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CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · January 2021 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)

Figure 3 refers to the following reaction scheme involving four compounds, A, B, C and D. Carefully consider the reaction scheme in Figure 3 and answer the questions that follow.

Identify the types of reactions numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Figure 3 above.

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  1. 5(b)(i)Identify suitable reagents and reaction conditions which could be used for EACH of the following conversions. Compound A to Compound B via Reaction 1.[2 marks]
  2. 5(b)(ii)Identify suitable reagents and reaction conditions which could be used for EACH of the following conversions. Compound A to Compound C via Reaction 2.[2 marks]
  3. 5(c)(i)Given that R is an ethyl group, state the molecular formula for Compound A.[1 mark]
  4. 5(c)(ii)Hence, write a balanced chemical equation for Reaction 3.[2 marks]
  5. 5(d)Describe a chemical test that can be used to distinguish Compound A from Compound B.[4 marks]

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