Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Formulae, functional groups and terminology

Formulae, functional groups and terminology — practice question

Compound B is a molecule present in a plant called basil. Fig. 4.1 displays the displayed formula of compound B.
(a)[1]

Deduce the molecular formula of compound B by showing how many carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms it contains.

(b)[1]

On Fig. 4.1, draw a circle around one part of the molecule that shows the molecule is unsaturated.

(c)[2]

Complete Table 4.1 to calculate the relative molecular mass of $\mathrm{C_9H_{10}O_3}$.

(d(i))[1]

Using only the fractions shown in Fig. 4.2, name the fraction that contains compounds with the highest boiling point.

(d(ii))[1]

Using only the fractions shown in Fig. 4.2, name the fraction that contains compounds with the shortest chain length.

(d(iii))[1]

Using only the fractions shown in Fig. 4.2, name the fraction that contains compounds used in making waxes and polishes.

(e(i))[1]

The compounds in Table 4.2 belong to the alcohol homologous series. State what is meant by the term homologous series.

(e(ii))[1]

Use the information in Table 4.2 to work out the formula of octanol.

(e(iii))[1]

Use the information in Table 4.2 to predict the melting point of nonanol.

(f(i))[1]

Identify this other product.

(f(ii))[1]

State the colour change observed when water is added to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate: from white to _____ .

(g)[3]

Name the reactant, and state two conditions needed for ethanol fermentation.

(h)[2]

Draw the displayed formula of ethanoic acid. Include every atom and every bond.

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