Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Briefly explain the reason the benzene molecule is planar.

(a(ii))[1]

Briefly explain why the carbon-carbon bonds in benzene all have the same length.

(b(i))[2]

By means of an equation, show the initial function of the sulfuric acid in this reaction.

(b(ii))[4]

Name the reaction type and describe the nitration mechanism, including curly arrows to show electron movement and all charges.

(c)[1]

State the reagents and conditions required to convert benzene into chlorobenzene.

(d(i))[3]

Use these ideas to suggest the structures of intermediate compounds Y and Z in the following synthesis of 4-chlorophenylamine.

(d(ii))[2]

Suggest the reagents and conditions required for reaction III in the synthesis above.

(d(iii))[8]

Suggest the structural formulae of products A, B, C and D for the following reactions. If no reaction occurs, write "no reaction" in the relevant box.

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