MCQ

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

The following diagram represents the structure of a possible polymer.By which method might this polymer be made?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

Which statements about the reaction of solid sodium bromide with concentrated sulfuric acid are correct?1. Hydrogen bromide is a product of the reacti...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

Which statements are true for an $S_N2$ reaction? 1. One bond is broken as another bond is formed. 2. The formation of a transition state involves t...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

One method of making 1-bromobutane in the laboratory is described below.[Table_1](a) The overall reaction may be considered to take place in two stage...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

In many countries plastic waste is collected separately and sorted. Some of this is incinerated to provide heat for power stations.Why is PVC, polyvin...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

When an isomer Y of molecular formula C₄H₉Br undergoes hydrolysis in aqueous alkali to form an alcohol C₄H₉OH, the rate of reaction is found t...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

Which reactions are examples of nucleophilic substitution?1. $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Br} + \text{OH}^- \rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

When an isomer Y of molecular formula C_4H_9Br undergoes hydrolysis in aqueous alkali to form an alcohol C_4H_9OH, the rate of reaction is found to be...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

Which reactions are examples of nucleophilic substitution? 1. $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Br} + \text{OH}^- \rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

Which compound undergoes an $S_N1$ substitution reaction?

2010 Winter

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

Some intercontinental jet airliners use kerosene as fuel. The formula of kerosene may be taken as $C_{14}H_{30}$.(a) To which homologous series of com...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(a) (i) What is meant by the term `cracking` and why is it carried out?..................................................................................

2011 Summer

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

(a) State the formula of each of the calcium compounds U to Y.   U V W X Y (b) Compound Y may be converted into compound V. Out...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH18 - CARBONYL COMPOUNDS

Ketones are widely used as solvents and as intermediates in the chemical industry.Ketones contain the reactive keto group, $\text{C=O}$.(a) Propanone,...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

(a) When calcium carbide is reacted with water, ethyne and calcium hydroxide are formed. Construct a balanced equation for this reaction. (b) (i) Wh...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Ethanoic acid can be reacted with alcohols to form esters, an equilibrium mixture being formed.$$\text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{H} + \text{ROH} \rightlef...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

(a) Use relevant bond energies from the Data Booklet, and the equation below to calculate a value for the bond energy of the C–F bond.CH$_2$ = CH$_2...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

(a) State the formula of each of the barium compounds R to W.R .................................... S ....................................T .............

2011 Summer

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

(a) (i) Describe, with the aid of a fully labelled diagram, the industrial electrolysis of brine in a diaphragm cell. State what each electrode is mad...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Although there are many different types of food eaten around the world, animal fats and/or vegetable oils are commonly used in cooking.Animal fats and...

2011 Summer