Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

A large number of organic compounds consist solely of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
(a)[3]

Calculate the empirical formula for compound V.

(b)[1]

Calculate the molecular formula for compound W.

(c(i))[1]

Deduce the general formula for compounds X and Y.

(c(ii))[3]

Draw compound Y’s structure. Include every atom and every bond. State the name of compound Y.

(c(iii))[1]

Give the term for a family of compounds that are similar, share the same general formula, have comparable chemical properties and contain the same functional group.

(d(i))[1]

State the colour change seen when propene is added to aqueous bromine.

(d(ii))[2]

Complete the chemical equation for the reaction.

(d(iii))[1]

Name the polymerisation type that takes place when propene is changed into poly(propene).

(d(iv))[2]

Complete the diagram so it shows a section of poly(propene).

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