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CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Complete the following reaction scheme which starts with ethanol.In each empty box, write the structural formula of the organic compound that woul...

2009 Summer

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CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) When F is formed in step I no other compound is produced. Suggest a structural formula for F, which contains one –OH group.(b) Compound G has tw...

2009 Summer

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CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Complete the following reaction scheme which starts with propanone. In each empty box, write the structural formula of the organic compound that w...

2009 Summer

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CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

Ethanol, CH$_3$CHO, can be converted into compound U by the following sequence.(a) When T is formed in step I, no other compound is produced.Suggest a...

2009 Summer

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CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

A large number of organic compounds are soluble in both water and non-aqueous solvents such as hexane. If such a compound is shaken with a mixture of ...

2009 Summer

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CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

The structural formulae of six different compounds, A – F, are given below. Each compound contains four carbon atoms in its molecule.$$ \text{CH}_3\...

2009 Winter

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CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

Three organic compounds, G, H, and J, each have the empirical formula $CH_2O$. The numbers of carbon atoms in their molecules are shown in the table.[...

2009 Winter

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CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Complete the following reaction scheme which starts with 1-bromobutane. In each empty box, write the structural formula of the organic compound th...

2009 Winter

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CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

This question is about the modern techniques of analysis which may be used to determine molecular structures.(a) In X-ray crystallography X-rays are d...

2009 Winter

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CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Analysis of the bodies of birds of prey show that the pesticide residues accumulate in the fatty tissues of the birds. This is because of the high...

2009 Winter

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CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

The rate of chemical reactions is affected by changes in temperature and pressure.(a) (i) Draw a curve on the axes to show the Boltzmann distribution ...

2021 Spring

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CH11 - GROUP 17

Chlorine, $Cl_2$, is a reactive yellow-green gas. It is a strong oxidising agent.(a) State how $Cl_2$ is used in water purification......................

2021 Spring

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CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Compounds P, Q and R have all been found in the atmosphere of one of Saturn’s moons. P: N≡C—C≡C—C≡C—N Q: H—C≡C—C≡N R: ![Cyclopr...

2021 Spring

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CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Hydroxyethanal, HOCH$_2$CHO, has been observed in dust clouds near the centre of our galaxy.hydroxyethanal(a) Predict the bond angles labelled x and y...

2021 Spring

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CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

(a) The most common oxidation states of cobalt are +2 and +3.Complete the electronic configurations of the following free ions.• Co2+ [Ar] .........

2021 Spring

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CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

(a) Iron(II) compounds are generally only stable in neutral, non-oxidising conditions.It is difficult to determine the lattice energy of FeO experimen...

2021 Spring

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CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Iodates are compounds that contain the $\text{IO}_3^{-}$ anion.(a) The $\text{IO}_3^{-}$ anion is shown.Explain, with reference to the qualitative mod...

2021 Spring

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CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

The transition elements are able to form stable complexes with a wide range of molecules and ions.(a) State the meaning of transition element............

2021 Spring

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CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

(a) Carboplatin and satraplatin are used as anticancer drugs instead of cisplatin. (i) Describe the action of cisplatin as an anticancer drug. ........

2021 Spring

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CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid.\\[ \text{fumuric acid} \] \[ \text{HO}_2\text{C}=\text{CH}-\text{CH}=\text{CO}_2\text{H} \](a...

2021 Spring