IB Chemistry HL 3.2.10 Reduction of organic functional groups Question Bank
Practise IB Chemistry HL 3.2.10 by applying reduction of organic functional groups to exam-style questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Chemistry HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- identify the relevant chemical structure, process or evidence
- apply the correct chemical model or equation
- evaluate the result using chemical reasoning and data
3.2.10—Reduction of organic functional groups question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
Ethanol is obtained by the hydration of ethene, C2H4.
Alternative synthetic routes exist to produce alcohols.
Propan-2-ol can also be formed in one step from a compound containing a carbonyl group.
State the name of this compound and the type of reaction that occurs.
Name of carbonyl compound:
Type of reaction:
Name of carbonyl compound: propanone
Type of reaction: reduction
Marking guidance:
Accept other valid alternatives, such as "2-propyl ethanoate" for M1 and "hydrolysis" for M2.
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