Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Formulae, functional groups and terminology

Formulae, functional groups and terminology — practice question

The general expression for a carboxylic acid is $\text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n+1}\text{COOH}$. G is a carboxylic acid with relative formula mass $88$.
(a)[3]

Deduce the value of $n$ in the formula and hence identify compound $G$.

(b)[2]

When magnesium reacts with $G$, a gas is produced. Name the gas and give a test and observation to identify this gas.

(c(i))[1]

Ethyl ethanoate has the same molecular formula as $G$. State the homologous series that ethyl ethanoate belongs to.

(c(ii))[1]

Give the structure for ethyl ethanoate.

(c(iii))[2]

Name the two compounds that, under suitable conditions, react to form ethyl ethanoate.

(c(iv))[2]

Compound $H$ is in the same homologous series as ethyl ethanoate, and $H$ has the same molecular formula as ethyl ethanoate. Suggest the name and the structure of $H$.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Subtracting $45$ from $88$ gives $43$.

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