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all 3 r correct i thinka problem:
The compound pentan-1,4-diol has two OH groups per molecule and can be oxidised.
Which statements about pentan-1,4-diol or its oxidation products are correct?
1. When one mole of pentan-1,4-diol reacts with an excess of sodium metal, one mole of hydrogen molecules is produced.
2. At least one of the possible oxidation products of pentan-1,4-diol will react with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine reagent.
3. Dehydration of pentan-1,4-diol could produce a compound with empirical formula C5H8.
which statement(s) is/are correct?
may/june 2014, variant 11 question 39.