Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Polymerisation

Polymerisation — practice question

Fig. 4.1 illustrates several reactions of compound D, 2-bromobutane.
(a(i))[1]

State the reagent and conditions used to produce E in reaction 1.

(a(ii))[1]

Draw the structure of one repeat unit of the addition polymer formed from E.

(a(iii))[1]

E is also produced when F is heated strongly in the presence of an $\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3$ catalyst. Write an equation for this reaction.

(b(i))[1]

Predict the observation in reaction 2.

(b(ii))[2]

Identify the yellow precipitate and the organic ion formed in reaction 3.\n\nyellow precipitate\n\norganic ion

(c(i))[1]

State the type of reaction that occurs in reaction 4.

(c(ii))[1]

Reaction 5 is similar to the reaction of $\text{LiAlH}_4$ with carboxylic acids to form alcohols. Suggest the role of $\text{LiAlH}_4$ in reaction 5.

(d(i))[2]

Fig. 4.2 shows the infrared spectrum of one of the compounds D, E, F, G or H. Use information from Table 4.1 to identify which of the compounds D, E, F, G or H produces the infrared spectrum in Fig. 4.2. Explain your answer.

(d(ii))[1]

In the mass spectrum of D, the relative abundance of the molecular ion peak is 3.4. Predict the relative abundance of the M+2 peak for D. Explain your answer.

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