(a) Write an equation for the complete combustion of butan-2-ol in an excess of oxygen.

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  1. (a) Write an equation for the complete combustion of butan-2-ol in an excess of oxygen.

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(b)     But-1-ene and other products can be made by the dehydration of butan-2-ol.

(ii)     Explain why but-1-ene does not show geometrical isomerism.

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(iii)    An alternative dehydration of butan-2-ol produces geometrical isomers.
Draw the structure of one of these geometrical isomers and give its full name.

Structure of geometrical isomer

 

Name.................................................................................................................(3)

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