Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Briefly explain why the benzene molecule has a planar shape.

(a(ii))[1]

Briefly explain why every carbon-carbon bond in benzene has the same length.

(b(i))[2]

By means of an equation, show the first function of sulfuric acid in the nitration of benzene.

(b(ii))[2]

Name the reaction type and describe the mechanism for nitration, including curly arrows to show electron movement and every charge.

(c)[1]

State the reagents and conditions needed to change benzene into chlorobenzene.

(d(i))[2]

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

(d(ii))[2]

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

(d(iii))[4]

Suggest the structural formulae of products A, B, C and D for the reactions below. If nothing happens, write "no reaction" in the relevant box.

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