CSEC Chemistry · January 2020 · Paper 2 · Question 3(d)(ii)
For EACH of the following homologous series write the name of the first member: Carboxylic acid, Alcohol.
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- 3(a)List THREE characteristics of a homologous series.[3 marks]
- 3(b)(i)Draw the FULLY displayed structural formula for Compound A which has the molecular formula C₂H₄.[2 marks]
- 3(b)(ii)State the homologous series to which Compound A belongs.[1 mark]
- 3(b)(iii)Write the molecular formula for the compound which has five carbon atoms of the homologous series stated in (b) (ii).[1 mark]
- 3(c)(i)Draw the FULLY displayed structural formula for Compound B which has the molecular formula C₂H₆.[2 marks]
- 3(c)(ii)State the homologous series to which Compound B belongs.[1 mark]
- 3(c)(iii)Write the molecular formula for the compound which has five carbon atoms of the homologous series stated in (c) (ii).[1 mark]
- 3(d)(i)For EACH of the following homologous series write the general formula: Carboxylic acid, Alcohol.[2 marks]
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