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1 markOrganic Chemistry - An Introduction

CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)(i)

Four organic compounds, A, B, C and D, are shown with their displayed structures.

Which compounds belong to the same homologous series?

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  1. 3(a)(ii)State the homologous series to which the compounds you named in (a)(i) belong, and give a reason for placing them in the same homologous series.[2 marks]
  2. 3(a)(iii)Draw fully displayed structures of ANY TWO structural isomers of Compound C. Give the name of EACH isomer you have drawn.[4 marks]
  3. 3(b)(i)State the reagent(s) and condition(s) for Reaction 1.[2 marks]
  4. 3(b)(ii)State the name of the process occurring during Reaction 2.[1 mark]
  5. 3(b)(iii)Draw the correct formulae for Compounds E and F and hence write a balanced equation for Reaction 3.[3 marks]
  6. 3(b)(iv)Draw the full structural formula of the organic product that is formed when Compound E reacts with Compound B, the structure of which is shown on page 8.[2 marks]

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