CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Hydrocarbons
2-chlorobutane can be converted into an alkene by heating with sodium hydroxide dissolved in ethanol.
Describe this reaction, including the type of reaction, the reagent and conditions, and the structural change that occurs. Name the organic product(s).
5 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 5 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Describe means: Say what happens or what something is like, in order and with detail. You are not being asked why. If there is data, quote it: name the trend, then give figures with units at the points where it changes.
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