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

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Which molecule contains six bonding electrons?

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

The mass spectrum of a sample of lithium shows that it contains two isotopes, $^6\text{Li}$ and $^7\text{Li}$.The isotopic abundances are shown in the...

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

A sports medal has a total surface area of 150 cm$^2$. It was evenly coated with silver by electrolysis. Its mass increased by 0.216 g.How many atoms ...

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Which property of an atom does not affect its first ionisation energy?

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Which molecule has the largest overall dipole?

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

The complete combustion of 2 moles of a straight chain alkane produces 400 dm^3 of carbon dioxide measured at 301 K and 1 \times 10^5 Pa. Carbon dioxi...

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Which expression gives the standard enthalpy change of combustion of methane?

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

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

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

When $K_2MnO_4$ is dissolved in water, the following reaction occurs:$aMnO_4^{2-}(aq) + bH_2O(l) \rightarrow cMnO_4^{-}(aq) + dMnO_2(s) + eOH^{-}(aq)$...

2017 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Methanol can be produced from hydrogen and carbon monoxide.$2H_2(g) + CO(g) \rightleftharpoons CH_3OH(g)$What is the expression for $K_p$ for this rea...

2017 Summer