(a)[1]
Give the count of distinct peaks in the carbon-13 ($^{13}$C) NMR spectrum of phenylethanoic acid.
(b)[4]
Phenylethanoic acid, ethanol and phenol can each act as acids. Compare their acidities and explain the relative order for these three compounds.
(c(i))[1]
Write an equation for the reaction of chloromethane with $\text{AlCl}_3$.
(c(ii))[3]
Draw the mechanism for the reaction of benzene with $\cdot\text{CH}_3$. Include every relevant curly arrow, charge and the intermediate structure.
(d(i))[1]
State the reagent and conditions for step 1.
(d(ii))[1]
Suggest the structure for compound Q.
(d(iii))[2]
State the reagents and conditions for steps 2 and 3.
(d(iv))[1]
Draw the structure of an organic by-product formed in step 1.