Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

(a)[3]

State the hybridisation of the carbon atoms in benzene, $\text{C}_6\text{H}_6$, and the C-C-H bond angle. Explain how orbital overlap produces $\sigma$ and $\pi$ bonds in benzene.

(b(i))[2]

Draw the structures of $X$ and $Y$ in Fig. 4.1.

(b(ii))[3]

State the reagents and conditions used in steps 1, 2 and 3.

(c)[1]

Compound $W$ is an isomer of $Z$. State the systematic name of $W$.

(d)[1]

Complete Table 4.1 by giving the number of peaks in the carbon-13 NMR spectrum for $W$ and $Z$.

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