CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · January 2021 · Paper 2 · Question 5(d)
Describe a chemical test that can be used to distinguish Compound A from Compound B.
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- 5(a)Identify the types of reactions numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Figure 3 above.[4 marks]
- 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]
- 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]
- 5(c)(i)Given that R is an ethyl group, state the molecular formula for Compound A.[1 mark]
- 5(c)(ii)Hence, write a balanced chemical equation for Reaction 3.[2 marks]
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