Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Formulae, functional groups and terminology

Formulae, functional groups and terminology — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Name the homologous series whose names of organic compounds finish with -ene and -oic acid.

(a(ii))[2]

State two features of an homologous series.

(b)[2]

Name the type of compound that is produced when propan-1-ol is heated with acidified potassium manganate(VII), and with ethanoic acid and a suitable catalyst.

(c(i))[2]

What would you see if prop-2-enoic acid were added to aqueous bromine, and to a solution of sodium carbonate.

(c(ii))[3]

Prop-2-enoic acid can be polymerised to make poly(acrylic acid). Suggest the type of polymerisation that occurs and draw one repeat unit of the polymer.

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