MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Most modern cars are fitted with three-way catalytic converters in the exhaust system. Which three gases are removed by such a catalytic converter?

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The drug cortisone has the formula shown. In addition to those chiral centres marked by an asterisk (*), how many other chiral centres are present in ...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The chlorine free radical takes part in the destruction of the ozone layer. Which statements about this free radical are correct?1. It is formed by th...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which compound exhibits both cis-trans and optical isomerism?

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which compound exhibits both $\textit{cis-trans}$ and optical isomerism?

2010 Summer

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

(a) (i) Explain what is meant by structural isomerism. (ii) State two different features of molecules that can give rise to stereoisomerism.(b) Give ...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Organic reactions involve substances which may beatoms, molecules, ions or free radicals.We also apply the termselectrophilic, nucleophilic, addition,...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Compound X reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of an $H^+$ catalyst to produce the compound below. What is the molecular formula of compound ...

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The compound 2-methylpropene, $C_4H_8$, is a monomer used in the production of synthetic rubber. In addition to 2-methylpropene, there are x other ...

2010 Winter

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The diagram shows the structure of the naturally-occurring molecule cholesterol. Which statements about cholesterol are correct? 1. The molecule cont...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

The Pauling electronegativity values of elements can be used to predict the chemical properties of compounds.Use the information in Table 1.1 to answe...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH10 - GROUP 2

The Group 2 elements Mg to Ba are all silvery-white reactive metals.(a) (i) Draw a labelled diagram to show the bonding and structure of the Group 2 m...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH15 - HYDROCARBONS

(a) (i) Define addition reaction.........................................................................................................................

2023 Spring

Theory

CH16 - HALOGEN DERIVATIVES

(a) (i) State the reagent and conditions used to form E in reaction 1....................................................................................

2023 Spring

Theory

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

(a) The most common zinc mineral contains zinc(II) sulfide, ZnS.(i) Complete the electrons in boxes diagram in Fig. 1.1 to show the electronic configu...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH6 - ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Hypophosphorous acid is an inorganic acid.The conjugate base of hypophosphorous acid is $\text{H}_2\text{PO}_2^-$.(a) Give the formula of hypophosphor...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH12 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS

Vanadium is a transition element in Period 4 of the Periodic Table.(a) Define transition element.........................................................

2023 Spring

Theory

CH20 - NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

Ethylamine and phenylamine are primary amines.Fig. 4.1These two compounds are synthesised by different methods.(a) Several methods can be used to form...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

(a) Tulobuterol contains a benzene ring in its structure.Describe and explain the shape of benzene.In your answer, include:• the bond angle between ...

2023 Spring

Theory

CH22 - ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

(a) (i) Suggest a compound that could be used as the stationary phase in this experiment.................................................................

2023 Spring