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

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

(a) Complete the table to show the composition and identity of some atoms and ions.[Table]name of element | nucleon number | atomic number | number of...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

D, E, F, and G are four consecutive elements in the fourth period of the Periodic Table. (The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements.)D is...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

The elements in Group 2, and their compounds, show many similarities and trends in their properties.(a) Magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium all r...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

This question is about molecules with molecular formula $C_4H_8$.(a) Give the structures of a pair of **positional** isomers with the formula $C_4H_8$...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) Complete the diagram to show the mechanism of reaction 1. Include all necessary charges, partial charges, lone pairs and curly arrows.H3C—C—Br...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

(a) Complete the table to show the composition and identity of some atoms and ions.[Table_1]name of element | nucleon number | atomic number | number ...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The elements in Group 17, the halogens, and their compounds, show many similarities and trends in their properties. Some data are given for the elemen...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Acidified potassium dichromate(VI) can oxidise ethanedioic acid, $H_2C_2O_4$. The relevant half-equations are shown. $$Cr_2O_7^{2-} + 14H^+ + 6e^- \r...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

This question is about molecules with molecular formula $C_4H_8O_2$.(a) Give the structural formulae of the pair of extbf{chain} isomers with the for...

2016 Summer

Theory

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

A reaction sequence based on propan-1-ol is shown. (a) Reactions 1 and 2 can both be carried out using the same reagents. (i) Identify suitable rea...

2016 Summer