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1 markFunctional Group Analysis, Reactions and Mechanisms

CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)(i)

Phenylamine production via a two-stage reaction scheme starting from benzene.

Draw the structural formula for intermediate X in the reaction scheme.

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  1. 1(a)(ii)State the condition required for Stage I.[1 mark]
  2. 1(a)(iii)State the reagent required for Stage II.[1 mark]
  3. 1(b)(i)Write a general equation showing the basic property of phenylamine.[2 marks]
  4. 1(b)(ii)a)State whether phenylamine is more basic or less basic than ammonia.[1 mark]
  5. 1(b)(ii)b)Explain your answer in terms of availability of lone pairs and hydrogen bonding.[4 marks]
  6. 1(c)(i)Write the formula of intermediate Y.[1 mark]
  7. 1(c)(ii)State the reagents and condition required for Stage III.[2 marks]
  8. 1(c)(iii)Name the reagent used to dissolve the phenol in Stage IV.[1 mark]
  9. 1(c)(iv)State the colour of the azo dye when phenol is used in Stage IV.[1 mark]

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