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CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 4(c)(ii)

Another bromoalkane, B, with the same molar mass when refluxed with aqueous sodium hydroxide produces an organic compound, C, and an aqueous solution, D. The rate of the reaction is determined only by the concentration of B.

Outline the mechanism for this reaction using curved arrows to indicate the movement of electrons.

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  1. 4(a)Explain the terms 'primary', 'secondary' and 'tertiary' as applied to halogenoalkanes.[2 marks]
  2. 4(b)(i)Write the name of Compound A.[1 mark]
  3. 4(b)(ii)Explain the nature of the isomerism exhibited by Compound A.[2 marks]
  4. 4(b)(iii)Draw the structural formulae of the isomers showing the relationship between them.[2 marks]
  5. 4(c)(i)State the name of the compound, B.[1 mark]
  6. 4(d)(i)Describe the reaction between a solution of D and aqueous silver nitrate.[1 mark]
  7. 4(d)(ii)Write the equation for this reaction.[1 mark]

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