Theory

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

(a) In the following boxes draw the structural formulae of three alcohols having straight (i.e. unbranched) chains, with the molecular formula $C_5H_{...

2009 Summer

MCQ

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Sorbic acid is used as a food preservative because it kills fungi and moulds.[Image_1: Sorbic acid structural formula]Sorbic acid will react withhydro...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

The characteristic odour of rum is attributed to the compound 2-ethyl-3-methylbutanoic acid.\[ \begin{align*} &\text{H}_3\text{C} &&&&&\text{CH}_3 \ &...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

The acarid mite releases extit{lardolure} to attract other mites to a host. This chemical can be destroyed by hydrolysis with acid. \[ \text{CH}_3\t...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Which compound is a product of the hydrolysis of $CH_3CO_2C_3H_7$ by boiling aqueous sodium hydroxide?

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

When organic refuse decomposes in water carboxylic acids are formed. The water becomes acidic and aquatic life is destroyed.Which additives are suitab...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Which compound is a product of the hydrolysis of $CH_3CO_2C_3H_7$ by boiling aqueous sodium hydroxide?

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

When organic refuse decomposes in water carboxylic acids are formed. The water becomes acidic and aquatic life is destroyed.Which additives are suitab...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Propanoic acid occurs naturally as a result of the bacterial fermentation of milk, and is partly responsible for the flavour of Swiss cheese.Which sta...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Acyl chlorides are useful intermediates in organic syntheses.(a) (i) State a suitable reagent for converting carboxylic acids into acyl chlorides........

2010 Summer

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