Figure 14 shows the structure of a molecule of hydrocarbon Z, CnHn - Edexcel - GCSE Chemistry - Question 10 - 2022 - Paper 1
Question 10
Figure 14 shows the structure of a molecule of hydrocarbon Z, CnHn.
(i) Give the name of hydrocarbon Z shown in Figure 14.
(ii) Complete the balanced equation for ... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Figure 14 shows the structure of a molecule of hydrocarbon Z, CnHn - Edexcel - GCSE Chemistry - Question 10 - 2022 - Paper 1
Step 1
(i) Give the name of hydrocarbon Z shown in Figure 14.
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Hydrocarbon Z is known as cyclohexane, with the molecular formula C6H12.
Step 2
(ii) Complete the balanced equation for the reaction of hydrocarbon Z, CnHn with bromine.
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The balanced equation for the reaction of C6H12 with bromine (Br2) is:
C6H12+Br2→C6H11Br+HBr
Step 3
(iii) Draw the repeating unit of the addition polymer formed when hydrocarbon Z undergoes polymerisation.
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The repeating unit of the addition polymer formed from the polymerisation of C6H12 is represented as follows:
