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2 marksOrganic Chemistry - An Introduction

CSEC Chemistry · January 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)

Structures of three organic compounds (A, B, C) are shown.

State the name of the homologous series to which EACH of Compounds B and C belongs.

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  1. 3(b)Compound A burns with a blue flame in oxygen. Write a balanced equation for this reaction.[2 marks]
  2. 3(c)State which of the two compounds, A or B, is more soluble in water. Give a reason for your answer.[2 marks]
  3. 3(d)State whether Compound A or Compound C would react more vigorously with sodium metal and give a reason for your choice.[2 marks]
  4. 3(e)Write a balanced equation for the reaction of Compound C with sodium metal.[2 marks]
  5. 3(f)Describe ONE test that could be used to identify the gas that is produced in the reaction of Compound C with sodium.[2 marks]
  6. 3(g)Compounds A and C react together in the presence of a catalyst to form Compound D. State the name of the catalyst and draw the FULLY DISPLAYED structure of…[3 marks]

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