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

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

The temperature of a sample of an inert gas is increased.What effect does this have on the number of molecules with the most probable energy and on th...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

A sample of element X is analysed using mass spectrometry. The mass spectrum obtained is shown.What is the relative atomic mass of this sample of elem...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

A washing powder contains sodium hydrogencarbonate, NaHCO_3, as one of the ingredients.In a titration, a solution containing 1.00 g of this washing po...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

The outermost electron in an atom of neon occupies a particular orbital.Which row shows the relative energy and shape of this orbital?[Table_1: Energy...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

In which species is there a lone pair of electrons?

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

When an evacuated tube of volume 400 cm$^3$ is filled with gas at 300 K and 101 kPa, the mass of the tube increases by 0.65 g.Assume the gas behaves a...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Under which conditions will nitrogen behave most like an ideal gas?[Table with conditions]

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Two reactions and their enthalpy changes are shown.2C(s) + 2H$_2$(g) \rightarrow C$_2$H$_4$(g) \hspace{1em} \Delta H^\circ = +52.2 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Ethandioic acid, HO$_2$CCO$_2$H, can be oxidised by KMnO$_4$ in dilute sulfuric acid. The products of this reaction are carbon dioxide, water, potassi...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Hydrogen iodide gas decomposes reversibly producing iodine vapour and hydrogen.$$2HI(g) \rightleftharpoons I_2(g) + H_2(g) \quad \Delta H = +12 \text{...

2019 Summer