A to F in the table below represent six organic compounds - NSC Physical Sciences - Question 2 - 2022 - Paper 2
Question 2
A to F in the table below represent six organic compounds.
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2.1.1 Letters that represent TWO organic compounds that are isomers of each other.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:A to F in the table below represent six organic compounds - NSC Physical Sciences - Question 2 - 2022 - Paper 2
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2.1.1 Letters that represent TWO organic compounds that are isomers of each other
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The compounds that are isomers of each other are represented by the letters A and B.
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2.1.2 Type of isomers (CHAIN, FUNCTIONAL or POSITIONAL)
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The type of isomers identified is CHAIN isomers.
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2.1.3 GENERAL FORMULA of the homologous series to which compound B belongs
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The general formula of the homologous series to which compound B belongs is CnH2n, specifically corresponding to alkenes.
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2.1.4 NAME of the functional group of compound F
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The functional group of compound F is the hydroxyl group (-OH), indicating that it is an alcohol.
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2.2.1 Compound A
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The IUPAC name of compound A is Butanal.
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2.2.2 Compound B
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The IUPAC name of compound B is 4,4-dimethylpent-2-yn.
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2.2.3 Compound C
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The IUPAC name of compound C is Butanol.
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2.3.1 Write down the type of reaction that takes place
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The type of reaction that takes place is Esterification.
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2.3.2 Write down the MOLECULAR FORMULA of the carboxylic acid
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The molecular formula of the carboxylic acid is C4H8O2.
