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

MCQ

CH2 - ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Which species contains the same number of neutrons as $^{14}_{6}\text{C}$ and the same number of electrons as $^{23}_{11}\text{Na}^+$?

2024 Spring

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Which process has the largest enthalpy change per mole?

2024 Spring

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

Which sodium compound contains 74.2% by mass of sodium?

2024 Spring

MCQ

CH1 - ATOMS, MOLECULES & STOICHIOMETRY

What is the maximum volume of sulfur dioxide gas measured at room conditions produced from burning 100\,\text{dm}^3 of diesel fuel containing 0.834\,\...

2024 Spring

MCQ

CH14 - AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which row shows the correct number of covalent bonds in a molecule of methylpropene? [Table_1]

2024 Spring

MCQ

CH3 - CHEMICAL BONDING

Aluminium chloride exists as $\text{Al}_2\text{Cl}_6$ molecules at room temperature. When heated to a high temperature, $\text{AlCl}_3$ molecules are ...

2024 Spring

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

The table shows the physical properties of four substances. Which substance has a giant covalent structure?

2024 Spring

MCQ

CH4 - STATES OF MATTER

At room temperature and pressure, $\text{H}_2\text{O}$ is a liquid and $\text{H}_2\text{S}$ is a gas.What is the reason for this difference of state?

2024 Spring

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

The enthalpy change for a reaction can be calculated from values of:• enthalpies of formation, $\Delta H^{\circ}_f$• enthalpies of combustio...

2024 Spring

MCQ

CH5 - CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

Which reaction has an enthalpy change equal to the standard enthalpy change of formation of propane?

2024 Spring