Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

A reaction sequence built around propanoic acid is shown.
(a)[2]

Write an equation for reaction 1, showing [H] as the reducing agent.

(b(i))[1]

What reaction type does reaction 2 represent?

(b(ii))[2]

Suggest an appropriate reagent and the conditions for reaction 2.

(c)[2]

Write an equation for the reaction between propanoic acid and calcium carbonate, $\text{CaCO}_3$.

(d(i))[2]

Suggest an appropriate reagent and the conditions for reaction 3.

(d(ii))[1]

Identify the second product of reaction 3.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Balanced equation: $\mathrm{CH_3CH_2CO_2H+4[H]\rightarrow CH_3CH_2CH_2OH+H_2O}$

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