Chemistry Past Paper Ch 1.

Introductory organic chemistry

Jan2009
14 How many isomers are there of C5H12?
A Two
B Three
C Four
D Five

May 2009
20 Which of the following statements correctly describes an environmental problem caused by the burning
hydrocarbon fuels?
A The carbon dioxide is toxic and kills plants.
B The smoke produced reflects sunlight and leads to global warming.
C The water produced results in a damaging increase in rainfall.
D The carbon dioxide produced absorbs heat radiated from the Earth and leads to global warming.
21 This question is about hydrocarbons.
(a) Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a fuel sold as an alternative to petrol. It is a mixture of liquefied C3 and
C4 alkanes.
(i) Suggest a reason why the alkanes are liquefied.(1)
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(ii) There are two C4 alkanes.

Draw skeletal formulae of each of the C4 alkanes in the spaces provided. Name each alkane.(4)

(iii) Complete the following sentence.(1)

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula are called ..........................................................

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Chemistry Past Paper Ch 1.5

introductory orangic chemistry

January 2010
14 This question is about the organic compounds with skeletal formulae as shown:

(a) Which compound is 2-methylpropane?(1)

A

(b) Which compound has the molecular formula C5H12?(1)

A

(c) Which compounds are isomers?(1)

A compound A and compound C
B compound B and compound C
C compound B and compound D
D compound C and compound D
(d) Which compound reacts with acidified potassium manganate(VII) to form a diol?(1)
A

15 The structural formula of 5-chloro-2,2-dimethylhexane is

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Chemistry Past Paper Ch 1.5

introductory orangic chemistry

January 2011
1 The compound butane has
A the empirical formula C4H10 and the molecular formula C2H5.
B the empirical formula C2H5 and the molecular formula C4H10.
C the empirical formula C2H5 and the molecular formula CnH2n+2.
D the empirical formula CnH2n+2 and the molecular formula C4H10.
10 The correct name for the compound shown below is
A 2-methylbut-3-ene
B 3-methylbut-2-ene
C 3-methylbut-3-ene
D 2-methylbut-2-ene
14 A hazard that is particularly associated with alkanes is that they are
A corrosive.
B flammable.
C toxic by inhalation.
D toxic by skin absorption.

May 2011
11 All alkenes have
A the same empirical formula and the same general formula.
B the same molecular formula and the same general formula.
C the same molecular formula and the same empirical formula.
D the same empirical formula and the same structural formula
14 Many organic compounds have toxic vapours. For this reason
A a naked flame should never be used when carrying out experiments with organic compounds.
B gloves should usually be worn when carrying out experiments with organic compounds.
C a fume cupboard should be used wherever possible when carrying out experiments with organic
compounds.
D most experiments with organic compounds are banned in schools and colleges.
19 This question is about alkanes.
(a) The skeletal formulae of two alkanes (A and B) are shown.
(i)Write the general formula of the alkanes.(1)
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(ii) Compounds A and B are ...................................................................... of each other.(1)

(iii) Draw the displayed formula of compound A.(1)

(iv) Give the systematic name of compound B.(1)

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Chemistry Past Paper Ch 1.5

introductory orangic chemistry

January 2012
18 How many compounds have the formula C5H12?
A1
B2
C3
D4
25(c) Chlorine gas is extremely toxic and is therefore a significant hazard. The preparation must be
performed so as to minimize the risk to the experimenter.
(i) Explain the difference between hazard and risk. (1)

(ii) Give one precaution that you would use in this experiment to minimize the risk, other than the use of a
laboratory coat and safety goggles. (2)

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26(a) The alkanes have the general formula CnH2n. However, a compound with this general formula is not
necessarily an alkene. Suggest why this is so.

May 2012
10 An organic compound is represented by the skeletal formula shown below.
The compound is
A CH3CH2CH2CH(OH)CH2CH3
B (CH3)2CHC(OH)(CH3)2
C (CH3)2CHCH2CH(OH)CH3
D (CH3)2CHCH(OH)CH2CH3
11 How many structural isomers does the alkane C5H12 have?
A4
B3 C2
D1
13 What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown below?
A 2-ethyl-2-propylpentane
B 3-methyl-3-propylhexane
C 4-methyl-4-propylhexane
D 4-ethyl-4-methylheptane

January 2013
15 Isomers have different
A empirical formulae.
B molecular formulae.
C skeletal formulae.
D molar masses.
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