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

CH10 - GROUP 2

Group 2 metals form alkaline solutions in water.(a) (i) Write the equation for the reaction of calcium oxide with water..................................

2020 Spring

Theory

CH11 - GROUP 17

(a) Describe the trend in the colour of the Group 17 elements down the group. ..........................................................................

2020 Spring

Theory

CH17 - HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

(a) A series of reactions starting from glycerol is shown. (i) Suggest the reagent(s) and conditions for reaction 1. ....................................

2020 Spring

Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

Iron is a transition element in the fourth period. Iron forms compounds containing the ions $\text{Fe}^{2+}$ and $\text{Fe}^{3+}$.(a) (i) Define the t...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

(a) Group 2 metals form stable carbonates and sulfates.(i) State and explain the trend in the thermal stability of the Group 2 carbonates down the gro...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Gold is an unreactive metal that can only be oxidised under specific conditions.(a) The standard electrode potential, $E^{\circ}$, of $\text{Au}^{3+}(...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Compound F has been found in small quantities in some cereals and dried fruit.(a) (i) Give the name of the functional groups labelled A and B.A .........

2020 Spring

Theory

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Gallic acid, $C_7H_6O_5$, is a naturally occurring aromatic molecule. [Image_1: Structure of gallic acid] (a) Gallic acid contains the carboxylic ...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH19 - CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES

Valinol can be synthesised by the following reactions. Reaction 1 uses valine as the starting material. (a) (i) Write an equation for reaction 1, u...

2020 Spring

MCQ

CH7 - EQUILIBRIA

Ethene can be oxidised to form epoxyethane, $C_2H_4O$.$$C_2H_4(g) + \frac{1}{2}O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons C_2H_4O(g) \quad \Delta H^\circ = -107 \text{...

2020 Summer