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2 marksReactions of Carbon Compounds

CSEC Chemistry · January 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 4(c)(iii)a)

Compound C has the formula CH3CH2CH2CH2OH and Compound D has the formula CH3CH2CH2CO2H.

Write a chemical equation to represent the dehydration of Compound C.

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  1. 4(a)(i)Draw the fully displayed structural formula for Compound A.[1 mark]
  2. 4(a)(ii)Write a chemical equation to represent the reaction occurring between Compound A and the bromine solution.[1 mark]
  3. 4(a)(iii)Name the type of reaction which occurs when Compound A reacts with bromine.[1 mark]
  4. 4(b)(i)Draw the fully displayed structural formula for Compound B.[1 mark]
  5. 4(b)(ii)Write a chemical equation to represent the reaction occurring between Compound B and bromine.[1 mark]
  6. 4(b)(iii)Name the type of reaction which occurs when Compound B reacts with bromine.[1 mark]
  7. 4(c)(i)Describe ONE simple chemical test which can be used in the laboratory to distinguish between Compounds C and D. State the reagent to be used and describe the…[3 marks]
  8. 4(c)(ii)Write a chemical equation to represent the condensation reaction between Compounds C and D.[2 marks]
  9. 4(c)(iii)b)Indicate the reagent and reaction conditions for (iii) a) above.[2 marks]

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