Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

Ethane, an alkane, reacts with chlorine in a photochemical reaction, as shown. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{(g)} + \text{Cl}_2\text{(g)} \rightarrow \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{Cl(l)} + \text{HCl(g)}$
(a)[1]

Write the general formula for alkanes.

(b)[1]

State why this reaction is called a photochemical reaction.

(c)[1]

Here, one hydrogen atom is replaced by a chlorine atom. State the name of this type of organic reaction.

(d)[1]

One product in this reaction is chloroethane. Name the other product.

(e(i))[1]

Name the energy change marked A.

(e(ii))[1]

Name the energy change marked B.

(e(iii))[1]

State how the energy profile diagram shows that this reaction is exothermic.

(f)[3]

Use the bond energies in the table to work out the energy change in this reaction. Follow these steps: • Work out the energy required to break bonds. • Work out the energy released when bonds are made. • Find the energy change in this reaction.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: The general formula is $\text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n+2}$.

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