Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Formulae, functional groups and terminology

Formulae, functional groups and terminology — practice question

Fig. 8.1 presents the displayed formulae for five organic compounds, V, W, X, Y and Z.
(a(i))[1]

State which two compounds, V, W, X, Y and Z, belong to the same homologous series. ............... and ...............

(a(ii))[2]

Explain why compound V is an alkane.

(a(iii))[1]

State the name of the homologous series that compound X belongs to.

(b(i))[2]

State the temperature and pressure needed for this reaction. temperature ................. ^{\circ}C pressure ................. atm

(b(ii))[1]

Name one other way of producing ethanol.

(c)[2]

Describe how alkenes are produced from petroleum fractions.

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