A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/12/O/N/19

Explanation
Y neither oxidizes with dichromate nor gives iodoform reaction
Steps:
- Identify functional group of Y from diagram: tertiary alcohol without methyl carbinol structure.
- Check suggestion 1: Tertiary alcohols resist oxidation by hot, acidified K2Cr2O7 as they lack H on carbon bearing OH.
- Check suggestion 2: Iodoform test requires CH3CO- or CH3CH(OH)- group; Y lacks this, so no CHI3 formed.
- Conclude both suggestions false based on structure.
Why D is correct:
- Tertiary alcohols like (CH3)3COH do not oxidize (no aldehydic/ketonic product) and fail iodoform test (no qualifying methyl group).
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Incorrect; Y fits neither reaction.
- B: Incorrect; suggestion 1 false for tertiary alcohol.
- C: Incorrect; suggestion 2 false due to absent iodoform-reactive group.
Final answer: D
Topic: Hydroxy compounds
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