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O-Level Chemistry Quiz - Organic Chemistry

Name: ____________________
Class: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Score: ________ / 45

Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 45

Instructions:

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Show all working for calculations.
Use a ruler for any diagrams.

Section A: Hydrocarbons and Crude Oil (Questions 1-7)

Define the term homologous series. [1] \
Crude oil is separated into fractions by fractional distillation. Explain why this process is used rather than simple distillation. [2] \

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Draw the displayed structure of the alkene with three carbon atoms. Provide its IUPAC name. [2]
Structure:

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Alkanes are described as saturated. Explain what this means in terms of bonding. [1] \
Write a balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of propane. [2] \
A hydrocarbon has the molecular formula $\text{C}_4\text{H}_8$ . (a) Is this compound an alkane or an alkene? [1] \

(b) Draw and name one possible isomer of this compound. [2]

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Describe the conditions required for the cracking of long-chain alkanes. [2] \

Section B: Alcohols, Carboxylic Acids and Esters (Questions 8-14)

State two methods of producing ethanol. [2] \
Ethanol can be oxidized to ethanoic acid. (a) Name the oxidizing agent used for this reaction. [1] \

(b) Describe the color change observed during this reaction. [1] \
Ethanoic acid is a weak acid. Explain what is meant by the term weak acid. [2] \

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An ester is formed by reacting ethanol and propanoic acid. (a) Name the ester produced. [1] \

(b) Write the chemical equation for this reaction. [2] \
State one physical property of esters that makes them useful in the perfume industry. [1] \
Compare the boiling points of ethanol and ethane. Explain the difference in terms of intermolecular forces. [3] \

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Give one use of ethanol in the industry other than as a fuel. [1] \

Section C: Polymers and Sustainability (Questions 15-20)

Draw the structure of the monomer used to produce poly(ethene). [1]

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Distinguish between addition polymerization and condensation polymerization. [2] \

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Nylon-6,6 is a condensation polymer. (a) Name the two monomers used to form nylon-6,6. [2] \

(b) What small molecule is eliminated during the formation of the amide link? [1] \
Explain why most addition polymers are non-biodegradable. [2] \

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Suggest one method of recycling plastics that involves chemical breakdown. [1] \
Bioethanol is often considered more sustainable than ethanol produced from crude oil. Justify this statement. [3] \

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Answers

Answer Key - Organic Chemistry Quiz

A family of organic compounds that have the same functional group, the same general formula, and similar chemical properties. (1)
Crude oil contains a mixture of hydrocarbons with different boiling points. (1) Fractional distillation allows for the separation of these components into different fractions based on their boiling point ranges. (1)
Structure: $\text{CH}_2=\text{CH}-\text{CH}_3$ (or displayed with bonds). (1) Name: Propene (1)
It contains only single carbon-carbon bonds (no $\text{C}=\text{C}$ double bonds). (1)
$\text{C}_3\text{H}_8\text{(g)} + 5\text{O}_2\text{(g)} \rightarrow 3\text{CO}_2\text{(g)} + 4\text{H}_2\text{O(l)}$ (2)
(a) Alkene (1) (b) But-1-ene ( $\text{CH}_2=\text{CH}-\text{CH}_2-\text{CH}_3$ ) or But-2-ene ( $\text{CH}_3-\text{CH}=\text{CH}-\text{CH}_3$ ) or 2-methylpropene. (1 mark for structure, 1 mark for correct name).
High temperature (approx 450-750°C) (1) and a catalyst (e.g., aluminum oxide or zeolite) (1).
Hydration of ethene (1) and fermentation of glucose/sugars (1).
(a) Acidified potassium manganate(VII) or acidified potassium dichromate(VI). (1) (b) Purple to colorless (for $\text{KMnO}_4$ ) or Orange to green (for $\text{K}_2\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7$ ). (1)
A weak acid is one that only partially ionizes/dissociates in aqueous solution. (1) This means only a small fraction of the molecules release $\text{H}^+$ ions. (1)
(a) Ethyl propanoate (1) (b) $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} + \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{COOH} \rightleftharpoons \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{COOCH}_2\text{CH}_3 + \text{H}_2\text{O}$ (2)
Sweet/fruity smell (1).
Ethanol has a higher boiling point (1). Ethanol molecules have hydrogen bonding (stronger intermolecular forces) (1), whereas ethane only has weak van der Waals forces (1).
Solvent (1).
$\text{CH}_2=\text{CH}_2$ (1)
Addition polymerization involves the joining of monomers with $\text{C}=\text{C}$ bonds without loss of atoms (1). Condensation polymerization involves monomers with two functional groups and the elimination of a small molecule like water (1).
(a) Hexanedioic acid and hexane-1,6-diamine. (2) (b) Water ( $\text{H}_2\text{O}$ ). (1)
They have strong $\text{C}-\text{C}$ bonds (1) that microorganisms/enzymes cannot break down (1).
Depolymerisation / Chemical recycling (1).
Bioethanol is made from renewable resources (e.g., corn, sugarcane) (1). It is carbon neutral as the $\text{CO}_2$ released during combustion was absorbed by the plants during growth (1). Crude oil is non-renewable (1).