Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Analytical techniques

Analytical techniques — practice question

Z is a molecule made up only of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Z has only alkene and carboxyl functional groups.
(a)[2]

Complete Table 6.1 by stating the observations seen when two different reagents are added to separate samples of $\text{Z(aq)}$.

(b)[1]

Table 6.2 gives the percentage by mass of each element in Z. Using the figures in Table 6.2, show that the empirical formula of Z is $\text{CHO}$. Show your working.

(c(i))[1]

Deduce the molecular formula of Z. Explain your answer with reference to the molecular ion peak in Fig. 6.1 and the empirical formula of Z.

(c(ii))[2]

Use Fig. 6.1 to suggest the formulae of the fragments responsible for the $m / e$ peaks at 45 and 71.

(c(iii))[1]

Suggest the structure of Z by using the relevant information from Table 6.1, (b) and (c).

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