Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carbonyl compounds

Carbonyl compounds — practice question

$W$ has the formula $\text{CH}_3\text{COCH}_2\text{CH}_3$.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of the substance obtained as the yellow precipitate in this reaction.

(a(ii))[1]

Identify the name of $W$.

(b)[2]

There are two structural isomers of $W$ that are also carbonyl compounds. Draw the structures of these two isomers of $W$.

(c(i))[1]

Identify the type of reaction occurring in reaction 1.

(c(ii))[1]

Identify the reagent for reaction 1.

(d(i))[4]

Complete the mechanism for this reaction. Include the structure of the intermediate formed and all required charges, dipoles, lone pairs and curly arrows.

(d(ii))[1]

State which type of isomerism is shown by $X$.

(d(iii))[2]

Explain fully why $X$ shows this type of isomerism.

(e(i))[2]

Show that $Y$ has empirical formula $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{11}\text{NO}_2$.

(e(ii))[1]

The empirical formula of $Y$ is $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{11}\text{NO}_2$ and the $M_r$ of $Y$ is $117$. Deduce the molecular formula of $Y$, and explain how you reached your answer.

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