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CSEC Chemistry · January 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 3(b)(ii)

Compound E is present in alarm pheromones produced by honey bees.

Identify the homologous series to which Compound E belongs.

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  1. 3(a)(i)State the name of Compound D.[1 mark]
  2. 3(a)(ii)Identify the homologous series to which Compound D belongs.[1 mark]
  3. 3(a)(iii)State ONE chemical property of Compound D.[1 mark]
  4. 3(b)(i)State the name of Compound E.[1 mark]
  5. 3(b)(iii)Write the general formula for this homologous series.[1 mark]
  6. 3(c)(i)State ONE physical property that is common to both Compounds F and G.[1 mark]
  7. 3(c)(ii)State which compound, F or G, will react with bromine in the dark.[1 mark]
  8. 3(c)(iii)Draw the FULLY displayed structure of the product that is formed from the reaction in (c) (ii).[2 marks]
  9. 3(d)(iv)Will Compound F burn in air with a clear blue flame?[1 mark]
  10. 3(d)(v)Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction that occurs when Compound F burns in air.[2 marks]
  11. 3(d)(vi)State TWO properties of hydrocarbons that make them good fuels.[2 marks]

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