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

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

Solutions containing chlorate(I) ions are used as household bleaches and disinfectants. These solutions decompose on heating as shown.$$3 ext{ClO}^- ...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

A mixture of 10 cm³ of methane and 10 cm³ of ethane was sparked with an excess of oxygen. After cooling to room temperature, the residual gas was pa...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

The diagram shows an electrolytic cell for the extraction of aluminium. Which statement is correct?

2013 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 proton numbers 86, 87 and 88 respecti...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

In which species are the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons all different?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

An experiment is set up to measure the rate of hydrolysis of ethyl ethanoate. $$ \text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{C}_2\text{H}_5 + \text{H}_2\text{O} \righ...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The reaction pathway for a reversible reaction is shown below. Which statement is correct?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH8 - REACTION KINETICS

Why does the rate of a gaseous reaction increase when the pressure is increased at a constant temperature?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Which would behave the least like an ideal gas at room temperature?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

The general gas equation can be used to calculate the $M_r$ value of a gas. For a sample of a gas of mass $mg$, which expression will give the value o...

2013 Summer