Older MCQs might not have the typical A, B, C,
D
choices. They
have choices 1, 2, 3, and a combination of them is the answer. Below is the key that maps such
combinations to the answer.
A
1, 2 and 3 are correct
B
1 and 2 only are correct
C
2 and 3 only are correct
D
1 only is correct
analyse a given synthetic route in terms of type of reaction and reagents used for each step of it, and possible by-products
describe the elimination reaction with NaOH in ethanol and heat to produce an alkene as exemplified by bromoethane
recall the reactions (including reagents and conditions) by which alkenes can be produced: (a) elimination of HX from a halogenoalkane by ethanolic NaOH and heat (b) dehydration of an alcohol, by using a heated catalyst (e.g. \( Al_2O_3 \)) or a concentrated acid (e.g. concentrated \( H_2SO_4 \)) (c) cracking of a longer chain alkane
