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

Theory

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

The Pauling electronegativity values of elements can be used to predict the chemical properties of compounds.Use the information in Table 1.1 to answe...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

The Group 2 elements Mg to Ba are all silvery-white reactive metals.(a) (i) Draw a labelled diagram to show the bonding and structure of the Group 2 m...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(a) (i) Define addition reaction.........................................................................................................................

2023 Spring

Theory

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

(a) (i) State the reagent and conditions used to form E in reaction 1....................................................................................

2023 Spring

Theory

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

(a) The most common zinc mineral contains zinc(II) sulfide, ZnS.(i) Complete the electrons in boxes diagram in Fig. 1.1 to show the electronic configu...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Hypophosphorous acid is an inorganic acid.The conjugate base of hypophosphorous acid is $\text{H}_2\text{PO}_2^-$.(a) Give the formula of hypophosphor...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

Vanadium is a transition element in Period 4 of the Periodic Table.(a) Define transition element.........................................................

2023 Spring

Theory

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

Ethylamine and phenylamine are primary amines.Fig. 4.1These two compounds are synthesised by different methods.(a) Several methods can be used to form...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

(a) Tulobuterol contains a benzene ring in its structure.Describe and explain the shape of benzene.In your answer, include:• the bond angle between ...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) (i) Suggest a compound that could be used as the stationary phase in this experiment.................................................................

2023 Spring