Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

The diagram shows the structure of organic compound T.
(a)[1]

Deduce the molecular formula of compound T.

(b)[1]

Compound T is a colourless liquid. State the colour change when excess compound T is added to aqueous bromine. from [BLANK] to [BLANK]

(c)[1]

Compound T can be oxidised to a carboxylic acid. Suggest a suitable oxidising agent for this reaction.

(d)[2]

Compound T can be polymerised. Draw the partial structure of the polymer of compound T. Show two repeat units.

(e)[1]

Compound T reacts with methanoic acid, $\text{HCOOH}$, to form an ester. Complete the structure of this ester to show all the atoms and all the bonds.

(f(i))[1]

Methanoic acid is a weak acid. Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid. Give the formula of the positive ion that is present in all acids.

(f(ii))[1]

Explain why the rate of reaction of $1.0\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ methanoic acid with magnesium is less than the rate of reaction of $1.0\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ hydrochloric acid with magnesium.

(g)[2]

Construct the equation for the reaction of methanoic acid with magnesium.

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