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1 markReactions of Carbon Compounds

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

Compound B has the molecular formula C3H8. It reacts with bromine gas in the presence of light or heat to give several products, one of which is C3H7Br.

Name the type of reaction which occurs when Compound B reacts with bromine.

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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(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]
  7. 4(c)(ii)Write a chemical equation to represent the condensation reaction between Compounds C and D.[2 marks]
  8. 4(c)(iii)a)Write a chemical equation to represent the dehydration of Compound C.[2 marks]
  9. 4(c)(iii)b)Indicate the reagent and reaction conditions for (iii) a) above.[2 marks]

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