Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carbonyl compounds

Carbonyl compounds — practice question

The reaction sequence illustrates how ethene, $\text{C}_2\text{H}_4$, may be changed into other organic molecules.
(a)[6]

Complete the table to provide the mechanism names for reactions 1 and 6, together with the reagents and conditions needed for reactions 1, 2 and 6.

(b(i))[3]

In reaction $3$, the organic molecule reacts with $\text{HCN}$ and a $\text{KCN}$ catalyst. Complete the diagram so that it shows the mechanism taking place. Include every relevant dipole, lone pair and curly arrow in your answer.

(b(ii))[2]

Name the functional groups present in the product of reaction $3$.

(c)[1]

Draw the structure of the organic molecule $W$ produced in reaction $4$.

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