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

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

Copper and titanium are each used with aluminium to make alloys which are light, strong and resistant to corrosion. Aluminium, $Al$, is in the third p...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

Magnesium will react on heating with chlorine, or oxygen, or nitrogen to give the chloride, or oxide, or nitride respectively. Each of these compounds...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Concern over the ever-increasing use of fossil fuels has led to many suggestions for alternative sources of energy. One of these, suggested by Profess...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Complete the following reaction scheme which starts with ethanol.In each empty box, write the structural formula of the organic compound that woul...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) When F is formed in step I no other compound is produced. Suggest a structural formula for F, which contains one –OH group.(b) Compound G has tw...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

(a) Complete the electronic configuration of aluminium and of titanium, proton number 22.\[\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text{Al} & 1s^2 \\ \hline \tex...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

(a) (i) Write an equation, with state symbols, for the second ionisation energy of calcium...............................................................

2009 Summer

Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

Concern over the ever-increasing use of fossil fuels has led to many suggestions for alternative sources of energy. One of these, suggested by Profess...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Complete the following reaction scheme which starts with propanone. In each empty box, write the structural formula of the organic compound that w...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

Ethanol, CH$_3$CHO, can be converted into compound U by the following sequence.(a) When T is formed in step I, no other compound is produced.Suggest a...

2009 Summer