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Ethanoyl chloride is added to ethanol in a dry test tube. Describe the reaction that occurs, including the conditions, the organic product, the other product, and the observations that would be made.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Hydroxy compounds
Hydroxy compounds: describe question
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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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