Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carbonyl compounds

Carbonyl compounds — practice question

V is a colourless liquid, and its structure is displayed in Fig. 4.1.
(a(i))[1]

V reacts with excess $\text{LiAlH}_4$ to produce W. Draw W in the box.

(a(ii))[1]

Identify the role of $\text{LiAlH}_4$ in its reaction with V.

(b(i))[1]

V is converted to Z in one reaction, as shown in Fig. 4.2. Suggest the reagent and conditions required to make Z from V.

(b(ii))[1]

Deduce Z's empirical formula.

(b(iii))[2]

Complete Table 4.1 so that it gives the number of $sp^2$ and $sp^3$ hybridised carbon atoms present in V.

(c)[2]

Q contains only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It is saturated, and its carbon skeleton is unbranched. Q has just one functional group. The relative molecular mass of Q is 88. No effervescence is observed when $\text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3$ is added to Q. Effervescence is observed when sodium is added to Q. Q reacts with alkaline $\text{I}_2(aq)$ to give a yellow precipitate. Draw Q's structure in the box.

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