MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Most modern cars are fitted with three-way catalytic converters in the exhaust system. Which three gases are removed by such a catalytic converter?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The drug cortisone has the formula shown. In addition to those chiral centres marked by an asterisk (*), how many other chiral centres are present in ...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The chlorine free radical takes part in the destruction of the ozone layer. Which statements about this free radical are correct?1. It is formed by th...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which compound exhibits both cis-trans and optical isomerism?

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which compound exhibits both $\textit{cis-trans}$ and optical isomerism?

2010 Summer

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

(a) (i) Explain what is meant by structural isomerism. (ii) State two different features of molecules that can give rise to stereoisomerism.(b) Give ...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Organic reactions involve substances which may beatoms, molecules, ions or free radicals.We also apply the termselectrophilic, nucleophilic, addition,...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Compound X reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of an $H^+$ catalyst to produce the compound below. What is the molecular formula of compound ...

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The compound 2-methylpropene, $C_4H_8$, is a monomer used in the production of synthetic rubber. In addition to 2-methylpropene, there are x other ...

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The diagram shows the structure of the naturally-occurring molecule cholesterol. Which statements about cholesterol are correct? 1. The molecule cont...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

The rate of chemical reactions is affected by changes in temperature and pressure.(a) (i) Draw a curve on the axes to show the Boltzmann distribution ...

2021 Spring

Theory

CH11 - GROUP 17

Chlorine, $Cl_2$, is a reactive yellow-green gas. It is a strong oxidising agent.(a) State how $Cl_2$ is used in water purification......................

2021 Spring

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Compounds P, Q and R have all been found in the atmosphere of one of Saturn’s moons. P: N≡C—C≡C—C≡C—N Q: H—C≡C—C≡N R: ![Cyclopr...

2021 Spring

Theory

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Hydroxyethanal, HOCH$_2$CHO, has been observed in dust clouds near the centre of our galaxy.hydroxyethanal(a) Predict the bond angles labelled x and y...

2021 Spring

Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

(a) The most common oxidation states of cobalt are +2 and +3.Complete the electronic configurations of the following free ions.• Co2+ [Ar] .........

2021 Spring

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

(a) Iron(II) compounds are generally only stable in neutral, non-oxidising conditions.It is difficult to determine the lattice energy of FeO experimen...

2021 Spring

Theory

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Iodates are compounds that contain the $\text{IO}_3^{-}$ anion.(a) The $\text{IO}_3^{-}$ anion is shown.Explain, with reference to the qualitative mod...

2021 Spring

Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

The transition elements are able to form stable complexes with a wide range of molecules and ions.(a) State the meaning of transition element............

2021 Spring

Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

(a) Carboplatin and satraplatin are used as anticancer drugs instead of cisplatin. (i) Describe the action of cisplatin as an anticancer drug. ........

2021 Spring

Theory

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid.\\[ \text{fumuric acid} \] \[ \text{HO}_2\text{C}=\text{CH}-\text{CH}=\text{CO}_2\text{H} \](a...

2021 Spring