Organics 1 PDF
Organics 1 PDF
b d
2 Give the structural formula of an isomer of each of the compounds in question 1 with a
different functional group. [4]
3 State and explain which of the compounds in question 1 has the highest boiling point. [3]
b d (CH3)2CHCH(CH3)2
ii iv
b Write equations, using structural formulas, for the following reactions of the
molecules in question 7a under suitable conditions: [4]
i 7a i + H2
ii 7a ii + HBr
iii 7a iii + H2O
iv 7a iv + Br2
c Describe a chemical test that could be used to distinguish between the molecule in
question 4a and molecule 7a i. [2]
8 a Name and give the formula of a suitable oxidising agent to oxidise propan-1-ol. [2]
b Write balanced chemical equations for the partial and complete oxidation of
propan-1-ol. Use [O] to represent oxygen from the oxidising agent. [2]
c Name the organic compound obtained when each of the following undergoes
complete oxidation: [3]
i ethanol
ii propan-2-ol
iii 2-methylpropan-1-ol
9 a Draw the full structural formulas of the following and classify each as primary,
secondary or tertiary: [6]
i 2-chlorobutane
ii 2-bromo-3-methylpentane
iii 2-bromo-2-methylpentane
b Draw a reaction mechanism using curly arrows to show the reaction between
1-chloropropane and aqueous sodium hydroxide. [4]
c Explain what is meant by an SN1 mechanism. [3]
10 Draw out reaction sequences showing structural formulas and all reagents and conditions
for the following conversions: [9]
a ethene to ethanoic acid
b butane to butan-1-ol
c but-2-ene to butanone