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2 marksReactions of Carbon Compounds

CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 5(d)(i)

For EACH of the following pairs of compounds, identify a test that can be used to distinguish between them. In your answer, include the expected observation(s).

An alkane and an alkene

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  1. 5(a)Identify the type of bonding present in methane. State a reason for your answer.[3 marks]
  2. 5(b)(i)Write a balanced equation for this reaction.[2 marks]
  3. 5(b)(ii)State the type of reaction taking place and identify the reaction conditions.[2 marks]
  4. 5(c)Identify and draw the structural formulae of the alkene and the acid from the list of molecular formulae given below: C₄H₈, C₄H₁₀, C₄H₈O₂, C₄H₁₀O.[4 marks]
  5. 5(d)(ii)An alkane and a carboxylic acid.[2 marks]

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