MCQ

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

The diagram shows an experiment.Which processes could be demonstrated by using the above apparatus?1. the oxidation of ethanol (the liquid X)2. the de...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

The fermentation of starch or molasses using the bacterium Clostridium acetobutylicum, produces a mixture of propanone and butan-1-ol. (a) Give the r...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

Cyclohexanol and phenol are both solids with low melting points that are fairly soluble in water. (a) Explain why these compounds are more soluble ...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

What will react differently with the two isomeric alcohols, $(\text{CH}_3)_3\text{CCH}_2\text{OH}$ and $(\text{CH}_3)_2\text{CHCH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{O...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

What will react differently with the two isomeric alcohols, $(CH_{3})_{3}CCH_{2}OH$ and $(CH_{3})_{2}CHCH_{2}CH_{2}OH$?

2010 Summer

Theory

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

An organic compound, E, has the following composition by mass: C, 48.7%; H, 8.1%; O, 43.2%. (a) Calculate the empirical formula of E. (b) When vapo...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

Which alcohol gives only one possible oxidation product when warmed with dilute acidified potassium dichromate(VI)?

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

Which alcohol gives only one possible oxidation product when warmed with dilute acidified potassium dichromate(VI)?

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

The responses A to D should be selected on the basis of [Table_1: A: 1, 2 and 3 are correct B: 1 and 2 only are correct C: 2 and 3 only are corr...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

Menthol and menthone, the main constituents of oil of peppermint, can be made synthetically from thymol by the following route.(a) State the \textit{t...

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

In which species does the underlined atom have an incomplete outer shell?

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Ammonia is manufactured by the Haber Process, in an exothermic reaction. Assuming that the amount of catalyst remains constant, which change will not ...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The equation for a reaction is shown.$\text{H}_2(g) + \frac{1}{2}\text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{H}_2\text{O}(l) ; \Delta H = x \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$Wh...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

The value of the second ionisation energy of calcium is 1150 kJ mol^{-1}. Which equation correctly represents this statement?

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Two conversions are outlined below.$$\text{NH}_4^+ \rightarrow \text{NH}_3$$$$\text{C}_2\text{H}_4 \rightarrow \text{C}_2\text{H}_6$$What similar feat...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.The gas laws can be summarised in the ideal gas equation.$pV = nRT$0.56 g of ethene gas is contai...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Propanone has the molecular formula $C_3H_6O$.The enthalpy change of combustion of hydrogen is $-286\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$.The enthalpy change of combus...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Under which set of conditions is a gas most likely to behave ideally? [Table_1]

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Two moles of compound P were placed in a vessel. The compound P was partly decomposed by heating. A dynamic equilibrium between chemicals P, Q and R w...

2012 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

The oxide of titanium, TiO₂, is used as a ‘whitener’ in toothpaste. It is obtained from the ore iron(II) titanate, FeTiO₃.What is the change, ...

2012 Summer