Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Formulae, functional groups and terminology
Formulae, functional groups and terminology — practice question
Use any of the organic compounds listed below to answer the questions that follow.
butane
butanoic acid
butyl ethanoate
ethanol
ethyl butanoate
methane
methanol
methyl propanoate
propane
propanoic acid
propanol
Each compound may be used once, more than once, or not used at all.
(a)[1]
Give the name of a compound that can react with magnesium to produce hydrogen.
(b)[1]
Which compound may be oxidised to produce propanoic acid?
(c)[1]
Name two compounds that react with each other to form an ester.
(d)[1]
What is the name of the compound with the following structure? The structure shows an ester linkage: $\text{CH}_3-\text{CH}_2-\text{CH}_2-\text{C}(=\text{O})-\text{O}-\text{CH}_2-\text{CH}_3$.
(e)[1]
Name a compound whose molecule contains only eleven atoms.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “butanoic acid” …