Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

W, X, Y and Z are isomers of one another with molecular formula $\text{C}_8\text{H}_7\text{ClO}$. Each of the four isomers includes a benzene ring. Just one of the isomers has a chiral centre. The outcomes of six tests on W, X, Y and Z are listed in the table.
(a)[5]

Use the experimental data in the table above to work out which group(s), apart from the benzene ring, are present in the four isomers W, X, Y and Z. Fill in the table below by identifying the group(s) found in each isomer.

(b(i))[4]

W, X, Y and Z all share the molecular formula $\text{C}_8\text{H}_7\text{ClO}$. Using the information in (a), suggest a structure for each isomer and draw them in the boxes.

(b(ii))[1]

Circle the chiral centre in one of the structures above.

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