Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Polymers

Polymers — practice question

Propenenitrile, CH$_2$=CHCN, is produced by passing propene, ammonia and oxygen over a catalyst at 450$^\circ$C. CH$_3$CH=CH$_2$ + NH$_3$ + $\tfrac{3}{2}$O$_2$ $\rightarrow$ CH$_2$=CHCN + 3H$_2$O The reaction releases heat.
(a)[3]

Draw an energy profile diagram for this reaction on the axes shown. On the diagram, label the reactants, products, the enthalpy change for the reaction, and the activation energy.

(b)[1]

Explain why propenenitrile causes aqueous bromine to lose its colour.

(c)[2]

The structure of propenenitrile is shown. Draw the structure of the addition polymer made from propenenitrile.

(d(i))[2]

State any two physical properties of molybdenum.

(d(ii))[2]

Molybdenum reacts with chlorine at room temperature to make molybdenum(VI) chloride, MoCl$_6$. Write an equation for this reaction and include state symbols.

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