Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

Seven compounds, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are illustrated. A: methane structure (carbon with four hydrogens) B: sulfur dioxide structure O=S=O C: ethene structure H2C=CH2 D: propanoic acid structure E: ethanol structure F: propane structure G: carbon dioxide structure O=C=O Use these structures to answer the questions that follow. Any structure may be selected once, more than once, or not selected at all.
(a(i))[1]

State which of A, B, C, D, E, F or G is a compound that contributes to acid rain.

(a(ii))[1]

State which of A, B, C, D, E, F or G is a product of respiration.

(a(iii))[1]

State which of A, B, C, D, E, F or G is a hydrocarbon that decolourises aqueous bromine.

(a(iv))[1]

State which of A, B, C, D, E, F or G is a carboxylic acid.

(a(v))[1]

State which of A, B, C, D, E, F or G is a compound that is the main constituent of natural gas.

(b(i))[2]

State the meaning of cracking.

(b(ii))[1]

Complete the chemical equation for the cracking of $\mathrm{C_{13}H_{28}}$ to make $\mathrm{C_8H_{18}}$ and one other hydrocarbon. $\mathrm{C_{13}H_{28} \rightarrow C_8H_{18} + \ldots\ldots\ldots\ldots}$

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