Compound X (CAH9BR) reacts by heating with NaOH in H2O to form Y. The compound Y then undergoes acid catalysed hydration by H2SO4 in 180°C to form 2-methyl prop-1-ene. (e) Determine the structure of X and Y. (f) Predict a MAJOR product when compound Y reacts with H2SO4 in 140°C. (g) Draw a structural isomer of X. Name the isomer using IUPAC nomenclature. (h) Describe a chemical test to distinguish between compound Y and 1-butanol.

Compound X (CAH9BR) reacts by heating with NaOH in H2O to form Y. The compound Y then undergoes acid catalysed hydration by H2SO4 in 180°C to form 2-methyl prop-1-ene. (e) Determine the structure of X and Y. (f) Predict a MAJOR product when compound Y reacts with H2SO4 in 140°C. (g) Draw a structural isomer of X. Name the isomer using IUPAC nomenclature. (h) Describe a chemical test to distinguish between compound Y and 1-butanol.

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