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

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

Solutions containing chlorate(I) ions are used as household bleaches and disinfectants. These solutions decompose on heating as shown.$$3 ext{ClO}^- ...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

A mixture of 10 cm³ of methane and 10 cm³ of ethane was sparked with an excess of oxygen. After cooling to room temperature, the residual gas was pa...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

The diagram shows an electrolytic cell for the extraction of aluminium. Which statement is correct?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.The elements radon (Rn), francium (Fr) and radium (Ra) have proton numbers 86, 87 and 88 respecti...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

In which species are the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons all different?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

An experiment is set up to measure the rate of hydrolysis of ethyl ethanoate. $$ \text{CH}_3\text{CO}_2\text{C}_2\text{H}_5 + \text{H}_2\text{O} \righ...

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The reaction pathway for a reversible reaction is shown below. Which statement is correct?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH8 - REACTION KINETICS

Why does the rate of a gaseous reaction increase when the pressure is increased at a constant temperature?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

Which would behave the least like an ideal gas at room temperature?

2013 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

The general gas equation can be used to calculate the $M_r$ value of a gas. For a sample of a gas of mass $mg$, which expression will give the value o...

2013 Summer