Theory

CH23 - ORGANIC SYNTHESIS

Phenol and chlorobenzene are less reactive towards certain reagents than similar non-aromatic compounds. Thus hexan-1-ol can be converted into hexylam...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH23 - ORGANIC SYNTHESIS

This question is about the modern techniques of analysis which may be used to determine molecular structures.(a) In X-ray crystallography X-rays are d...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH23 - ORGANIC SYNTHESIS

Compounds J and K are isomers with the molecular formula $C_5H_{11}NO$, and they contain the same functional group.They may both be obtained from etha...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH23 - ORGANIC SYNTHESIS

(a) Some drugs have to be given by injection, rather than by mouth. Name a functional group in a drug molecule that might be broken down by the acid ...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH23 - ORGANIC SYNTHESIS

The following chart shows some reactions of ethylbenzene and compounds produced from it. (i) Draw the structure of compound X in the box provided in t...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH23 - ORGANIC SYNTHESIS

The following scheme outlines the production of some compounds from ethene.(a) (i) Suggest the reagent and conditions for reaction I.....................

2010 Winter

Theory

CH23 - ORGANIC SYNTHESIS

One of the greatest challenges facing scientists today is the development of effective drugs to treat different forms of cancer.(a) Drugs can be intro...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH23 - ORGANIC SYNTHESIS

(a) There are several ways of introducing chlorine atoms into organic molecules. State the reagents and conditions necessary to carry out the followin...

2011 Summer

Theory

CH23 - ORGANIC SYNTHESIS

(a) State the functional groups which the above four reagents test for.(i) $\text{Br}_2(\text{aq})$......................................................

2011 Winter

Theory

CH23 - ORGANIC SYNTHESIS

Compound C has the molecular formula $C_7H_{14}O$. Treating C with hot concentrated acidified $KMnO_4(aq)$ produces two compounds, D, $C_4H_8O$, and E...

2011 Winter

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