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CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · January 2021 · Paper 2 · Question 3(b)(i)

Ethanol can undergo various reactions. Depending on the reagents and conditions of the reaction, products with different functional groups can be formed.

What is the functional group of ethanol, CH₃CH₂OH?

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  1. 3(a)(i)Define the term 'structural isomerism'.[2 marks]
  2. 3(a)(ii)Draw the fully displayed structure of 2-methylbutane.[2 marks]
  3. 3(a)(iii)Draw and name ONE other structural isomer of C₅H₁₂.[3 marks]
  4. 3(b)(ii)Table 2 summarizes the conditions and products of two reactions of ethanol. Complete Table 2 by inserting the reaction conditions and drawing the fully…[6 marks]

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