Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

Heptane, $\text{C}_7\text{H}_{16}$, is an unwanted part of petrol because it burns violently and causes knocking in an engine.
(a(i))[2]

Explain what is meant by structural isomers and chiral.

(a(ii))[4]

Give the structures and names of the two structural isomers of $\text{C}_7\text{H}_{16}$ that contain a chiral centre.

(b(i))[1]

Write an equation for the complete combustion of heptane.

(b(ii))[1]

Write an equation for the incomplete combustion of heptane that produces a solid pollutant.

(b(iii))[1]

Incomplete combustion can also release unburnt hydrocarbons. State one environmental consequence of this.

(c(i))[1]

Name the mechanism for the reaction between heptane and chlorine in the presence of UV light.

(c(ii))[5]

Describe this mechanism, using suitable equations and naming each stage in the process.

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