MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Most modern cars are fitted with three-way catalytic converters in the exhaust system. Which three gases are removed by such a catalytic converter?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The drug cortisone has the formula shown. In addition to those chiral centres marked by an asterisk (*), how many other chiral centres are present in ...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The chlorine free radical takes part in the destruction of the ozone layer. Which statements about this free radical are correct?1. It is formed by th...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which compound exhibits both cis-trans and optical isomerism?

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which compound exhibits both $\textit{cis-trans}$ and optical isomerism?

2010 Summer

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

(a) (i) Explain what is meant by structural isomerism. (ii) State two different features of molecules that can give rise to stereoisomerism.(b) Give ...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Organic reactions involve substances which may beatoms, molecules, ions or free radicals.We also apply the termselectrophilic, nucleophilic, addition,...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Compound X reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of an $H^+$ catalyst to produce the compound below. What is the molecular formula of compound ...

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The compound 2-methylpropene, $C_4H_8$, is a monomer used in the production of synthetic rubber. In addition to 2-methylpropene, there are x other ...

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The diagram shows the structure of the naturally-occurring molecule cholesterol. Which statements about cholesterol are correct? 1. The molecule cont...

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

What could be the proton number of an element that has three unpaired electrons in each of its atoms?

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.The elements radon (Rn), francium (Fr) and radium (Ra) have consecutive proton numbers in the Per...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Which gas closely approaches ideal behaviour at room temperature and pressure?

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Some bond energy values are listed below. [Table_1: ] These bond energy values relate to the following four reactions. P Br_2 \rightarrow 2Br Q ...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Given the following enthalpy changes,$I_2(g) + 3Cl_2(g) \rightarrow 2ICl_3(s) \quad \Delta H^\circ = -214 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$$I_2(s) \rightarrow I_2(...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

Ammonium nitrate, NH$_4$NO$_3$, can decompose explosively when heated. NH$_4$NO$_3$ $\rightarrow$ N$_2$O + 2H$_2$O What are the changes in the oxidati...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

The Haber process for the manufacture of ammonia is represented by the following equation. \( \text{N}_2(g) + 3\text{H}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\tex...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question. 2.920 g of a Group II metal, $X$, reacts with an excess of chlorine to form 5.287 g of a compou...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Which mass of gas would occupy a volume of 3 dm$^3$ at 25°C and 1 atmosphere pressure? [1 mol of gas occupies 24 dm$^3$ at 25°C and 1 atmosphere pre...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

The table gives the concentrations and pH values of the aqueous solutions of two compounds, X and Y. Either compound could be an acid or a base.[Table...

2010 Summer