Q20 · 2021 · Paper 1Unclassified1 mark
QUESTION 20
Identify the ester linkage in aspartame.
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer B
OFFICIAL ANSWERB
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Organic chemistry — Question 20
QCAA 2021, Paper 1 · 1 mark
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