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

CH8 - REACTION KINETICS

The Boltzmann distribution for a gas at constant temperature is shown below. If the temperature of the gas is reduced by 10°C the graph changes shape...

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Which compound has the greatest total number of lone pairs of electrons in the valence shells of all of its atoms?

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

A reaction pathway diagram is shown. Which enthalpy change could the diagram not apply to?

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.The most common ion-molecule reaction in gas clouds of the Universe is as shown.$$\text{H}_2(g) +...

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

The electrolysis of brine using the diaphragm cell is an important industrial process. What happens at the anode?

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Hydrazine, $\text{N}_2\text{H}_4$, is used as a rocket fuel because it reacts with oxygen as shown, producing 'environmentally friendly' gases.$\text{...

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

A 10.0 cm^3 bubble of an ideal gas is formed on the sea bed where it is at a pressure of 2020 kPa. Just below the sea surface the pressure is 101 kPa ...

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Four substances have the physical properties shown in [Table_1].Which substance is an ionic solid?

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The enthalpy change of formation of $\text{Mn(NO}_3)_2(\text{s})$ is $-696\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$.The enthalpy change of formation of $\text{MnO}_2(\text...

2014 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

X is an element in Period 2. In which fluoride is the F−X−F angle the largest?

2014 Summer