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Question 52 of 185 in Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Displayed formulae

2 marks · Normal

Draw the displayed formula for butanol ().

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Must show: Four carbons in a chain, OH group attached (linear, unbranched form), All carbons with four bonds, hydrogens filling remaining

Also accept: OH attached to any end or numbered carbon

Common mistakes: Missing hydrogens; Incorrect placement of OH group

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Marking points

M1 · 1 mark · Draws a four-carbon chain with an OH group attached to one carbon.

A1 · 1 mark · Each carbon has four bonds, hydrogens filling missing bonds, oxygen has two bonds.

Worked solution

Geometry diagram with points C, C, C, C, O, H, H, H, H, H, H, H, H, HCCCCOHHHHHHHHH
Displayed formula for butanol
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