Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

Ethane undergoes reaction with chlorine to produce chloroethane. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_6(g) + \text{Cl}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{Cl}(g) + \text{HCl}(g)$
(a(i))[3]

With bond energies from the Data Booklet, find the enthalpy change for this reaction. Put a sign in your final answer.

(a(ii))[1]

State the conditions required for this reaction to take place.

(a(iii))[5]

Use a sequence of equations to outline the mechanism for this reaction, including the names of the stages and an indication of how butane may be formed as a minor by-product.

(b(i))[1]

State the name for $X$.

(b(ii))[2]

Suggest the reagent and the conditions required for reaction 1.

(b(iii))[1]

Suggest the reagent and conditions required for reaction 2.

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This 13-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Energy for bond breaking: $Cl-Cl + C-H = 652\,kJ$

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