Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry — practice question

Cyclohexane is a colourless liquid used industrially to make synthetic fibres. A reaction scheme involving cyclohexane is shown.
(a(i))[1]

Reaction 1 occurs by a free radical substitution mechanism. State the essential condition needed for reaction 1 to take place.

(a(ii))[4]

Complete the table with details of the mechanism in reaction 1.

(b)[1]

Name the type of reaction that takes place in reaction 2.

(c(i))[2]

Identify the reagents and conditions for converting cyclohexene into adipic acid (hexanedioic acid), $\text{HO}_2\text{C(CH}_2)_4\text{CO}_2\text{H}$.

(c(ii))[3]

Suggest three key differences between the infra-red spectra of cyclohexene and adipic acid. For each one, name the bond involved and its characteristic absorption range (in wavenumbers).

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