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Consider the following organic reactions - NSC Technical Sciences - Question 4 - 2024 - Paper 2

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Consider the following organic reactions. Reaction 1: H H | | C---C + H2O ---> Compound X + H2 | | H H Reaction 2: C2H2 + O2 <----> CO2 + H2... show full transcript

Worked Solution & Example Answer:Consider the following organic reactions - NSC Technical Sciences - Question 4 - 2024 - Paper 2

Step 1

4.1.1 Name the type of reaction.

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The type of reaction is a Substitution reaction (or Hydrolysis).

Step 2

4.1.2 Write down the CONDENSED STRUCTURAL FORMULA of compound X.

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The condensed structural formula of compound X is CH3CH2OH.

Step 3

4.1.3 Is compound X a PRIMARY, SECONDARY or TERTIARY alcohol?

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Compound X is a PRIMARY alcohol.

Step 4

4.2.1 Balance the chemical equation for this reaction.

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The balanced chemical equation for Reaction 2 is:

2C2H2+5O24CO2+2H2O+Heat2C2H2 + 5O2 \rightarrow 4CO2 + 2H2O + \text{Heat}

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4.2.2 Is this an EXOTHERMIC or ENDOTHERMIC reaction? Give a reason.

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This is an EXOTHERMIC reaction because heat energy is released during the reaction.

Step 6

4.3.1 Name the type of ADDITION reaction taking place.

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The type of addition reaction taking place is Hydrogenation.

Step 7

4.3.2 Write down the IUPAC name of product Y.

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The IUPAC name of product Y is Butane.

Step 8

4.3.3 Write down the NAME or FORMULA of the catalyst used.

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The catalyst used is Platinum (Pt) or Palladium (Pd) or Nickel (Ni).

Step 9

4.4.1 Define the term polymer.

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A polymer is a large molecule composed of smaller monomer units covalently bonded to each other in a repeating pattern.

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4.4.2 Write down the NAME of the monomer used in this reaction.

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The monomer used in this reaction is Ethene.

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