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2 marksOrganic Chemistry - An Introduction

CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2018 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)

Compounds X and Y are simple hydrocarbons. Compound X has the general formula CnH2n+2 with n = 4 and Compound Y has the general formula CnH2n with n = 3.

State the homologous series to which EACH compound belongs.

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  1. 3(b)State one use EACH of Compound X and Compound Y.[2 marks]
  2. 3(c)Draw the FULLY DISPLAYED formulae to show the structure of Compound X and Compound Y.[4 marks]
  3. 3(d)(i)Draw the structure of the alcohol formed from Compound Y.[2 marks]
  4. 3(d)(ii)State the reagents and reaction conditions for the conversion of Compound Y to the alcohol.[2 marks]
  5. 3(e)State the name of the ester formed.[1 mark]
  6. 3(f)Write the full equation for the reaction between ethanol and ethanoic acid.[2 marks]

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