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

Theory

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

(a) Complete the table to show the composition and identity of some atoms and ions.[Table]name of element | nucleon number | atomic number | number of...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

D, E, F, and G are four consecutive elements in the fourth period of the Periodic Table. (The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements.)D is...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

The elements in Group 2, and their compounds, show many similarities and trends in their properties.(a) Magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium all r...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

This question is about molecules with molecular formula $C_4H_8$.(a) Give the structures of a pair of **positional** isomers with the formula $C_4H_8$...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Complete the diagram to show the mechanism of reaction 1. Include all necessary charges, partial charges, lone pairs and curly arrows.H3C—C—Br...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

(a) Complete the table to show the composition and identity of some atoms and ions.[Table_1]name of element | nucleon number | atomic number | number ...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The elements in Group 17, the halogens, and their compounds, show many similarities and trends in their properties. Some data are given for the elemen...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Acidified potassium dichromate(VI) can oxidise ethanedioic acid, $H_2C_2O_4$. The relevant half-equations are shown. $$Cr_2O_7^{2-} + 14H^+ + 6e^- \r...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

This question is about molecules with molecular formula $C_4H_8O_2$.(a) Give the structural formulae of the pair of extbf{chain} isomers with the for...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

A reaction sequence based on propan-1-ol is shown. (a) Reactions 1 and 2 can both be carried out using the same reagents. (i) Identify suitable rea...

2016 Summer