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1.5 marksFunctional Group Analysis, Reactions and Mechanisms

CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)(iii)

Reactions and properties of Compound A (2-methylpropene, (CH3)2C=CH2).

Give the structural formula for the product of the reaction of Compound A with cold KMnO4/H+.

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  1. 4(a)(i)Give the structural formula for the product of the reaction of Compound A with aqueous bromine.[1.5 marks]
  2. 4(a)(ii)Give the structural formula for the product of the reaction of Compound A with liquid bromine.[1.5 marks]
  3. 4(a)(iv)Give the structural formula for the product of the reaction of Compound A with hot KMnO4/H+.[1.5 marks]
  4. 4(b)State whether Compound A exhibits geometric (cis/trans) isomerism.[1 mark]
  5. 4(c)Give TWO reasons for your answer in (b).[2 marks]
  6. 4(d)Outline the mechanism for the reaction between Compound A and HBr, using curved arrows to show the movement of electrons.[5 marks]
  7. 4(e)State the type of reaction mechanism outlined in (d).[1 mark]

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