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2 marksOrganic Chemistry - An Introduction

CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2019 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)(iii)

Methane is the first member of the alkane homologous series.

Derive the general formula of the alkane homologous series.

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  1. 5(a)(i)List THREE general characteristics of a homologous series.[3 marks]
  2. 5(a)(ii)Write the molecular formulae of the second and third members of the alkane homologous series.[2 marks]
  3. 5(b)(i)Define the term 'structural isomerism'.[1 mark]
  4. 5(b)(ii)Draw a FULLY DISPLAYED structural formula of 1-Butene and its two isomers.[3 marks]
  5. 5(c)(i)Define the term 'unsaturated'.[1 mark]
  6. 5(c)(ii)State what is meant by a hydrogenation reaction.[1 mark]
  7. 5(c)(iii)Draw the FULLY DISPLAYED structural formula for the hydrogenation product of 1-Butene.[2 marks]

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