Secondary 3 Chemistry Organic Chemistry Quiz

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Secondary 3 Chemistry Quiz - Organic Chemistry

Name: __________________________
Class: __________________________
Date: __________________________
Score: ______ / 40

Duration: 45 minutes
Total Marks: 40

Instructions:

1. Answer all questions.
2. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
3. The number of marks is indicated in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
4. You may use a calculator.

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Section A: Fundamentals & Alkanes (Questions 1-5) [10 Marks]

1. Which of the following statements about a homologous series is incorrect? [1] A. Members have the same general formula. B. Members have similar chemical properties. C. Members show a gradation in physical properties. D. Members have the same molecular formula.

Answer: _______________

2. What is the general formula for the alkene homologous series? [1]

Answer: _______________

3. Ethene reacts with steam in the presence of a catalyst to form ethanol. What is the name of this type of reaction? [1]

Answer: _______________

4. Which of the following compounds will decolourise bromine water rapidly in the dark? [1] A. Ethane B. Propane C. Propene D. Butane

Answer: _______________

5. Complete the table below by stating the functional group present in each homologous series. [2]

Homologous Series	Functional Group Name	Structural Formula of Functional Group
Alcohols	__________________	__________________
Carboxylic Acids	__________________	__________________

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Section B: Reactions & Structures (Questions 6-10) [10 Marks]

6. Draw the structural formula of ethanoic acid. Show all atoms and bonds. [2]

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7. Crude oil is separated into fractions by fractional distillation. (a) State the physical property on which this separation depends. [1]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

(b) Which fraction, gasoline or diesel, is collected at the top of the fractionating column? [1]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

8. Propane ($C_3H_8$) is an alkane. (a) Define the term saturated as applied to hydrocarbons. [1]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

(b) Propane reacts with chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet (UV) light. Name the type of reaction. [1]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

9. Ethene ($C_2H_4$) undergoes addition polymerisation. (a) Draw the structure of the repeating unit of poly(ethene). [2]

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10. Ethanol can be manufactured by the catalytic addition of steam to ethene. State one condition (temperature, pressure, or catalyst) required for this reaction. [1]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

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Section C: Applications & Comparisons (Questions 11-15) [10 Marks]

11. Write the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of propane ($C_3H_8$) in excess oxygen. Include state symbols. [2]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

12. Ethanol can also be produced by the fermentation of glucose. Write the chemical equation for the fermentation of glucose. [2]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

13. State one advantage of producing ethanol by fermentation rather than by the catalytic addition of steam to ethene. [1]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

14. Poly(ethene) is a non-biodegradable plastic. State one environmental problem caused by the disposal of non-biodegradable plastics. [1]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

15. Hexene ($C_6H_{12}$) can be converted into hexane ($C_6H_{14}$). Name the reagent required for this conversion. [1]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

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Section D: Analysis & Synthesis (Questions 16-20) [10 Marks]

16. Hexene can be distinguished from hexane using bromine water. Describe the observation when bromine water is added to hexene. [1]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

17. Esters are formed by the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid. Name the ester formed when ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid. [1]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

18. Draw the structural formula of the ester named in Question 17. Show all atoms and bonds. [2]

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19. The formation of esters is a reversible reaction. What is the name of the reverse reaction? [1]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

20. Hexane is a component of petrol. Explain why burning hexane in a limited supply of air is dangerous. [2]

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________

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Secondary 3 Chemistry Quiz - Organic Chemistry (Answer Key)

Total Marks: 40

Section A: Fundamentals & Alkanes

1. D [1]

• Reasoning: Members of a homologous series have different molecular formulas (differing by $CH_2$).

2. $C_nH_{2n}$ [1]

3. Hydration (or Addition) [1]

4. C [1]

• Reasoning: Propene is an alkene (unsaturated) and will react with bromine. Alkanes (A, B, D) do not react rapidly without UV light.

5. [2]

• Alcohols: Hydroxyl group; $-OH$ [1]
• Carboxylic Acids: Carboxyl group; $-COOH$ [1]

Section B: Reactions & Structures

6. [2]

• Correct structure showing $CH_3-COOH$ with all bonds drawn.
• Must show C=O double bond and O-H single bond.
• Marking: 1 mark for correct carbon skeleton/connectivity, 1 mark for correct double bond to oxygen and OH group.

7. (a) Boiling point [1] (b) Gasoline [1]

• Reasoning: Gasoline has a lower boiling point than diesel.

8. (a) Contains only single bonds between carbon atoms (or contains the maximum number of hydrogen atoms per carbon). [1] (b) Substitution [1]

9. [2]

• Structure: $-[CH_2-CH_2]_n-$
• 1 mark for showing single bonds between carbons in the backbone.
• 1 mark for showing continuation bonds extending outside the brackets.

10. Temperature: 300°C OR Pressure: 60 atm OR Catalyst: Phosphoric acid ($H_3PO_4$). [1]

• Any one correct condition.

Section C: Applications & Comparisons

11. $C_3H_8(g) + 5O_2(g) \rightarrow 3CO_2(g) + 4H_2O(l)$ [2]

• 1 mark for correct formulae and balancing.
• 1 mark for correct state symbols.

12. $C_6H_{12}O_6 \rightarrow 2C_2H_5OH + 2CO_2$ [2]

• 1 mark for correct products.
• 1 mark for balancing.

13. Uses renewable resources / Low energy requirement / Simple equipment. [1]

14. Pollution / Takes up space in landfills / Harmful to wildlife if ingested / Releases toxic gases when burned. [1]

15. Hydrogen ($H_2$) [1]

Section D: Analysis & Synthesis

16. Decolourises / Turns colourless. [1]

17. Ethyl ethanoate [1]

18. [2]

• Structure: $CH_3-COO-CH_2-CH_3$ drawn fully.
• Must show the ester linkage ($-COO-$) correctly.
• 1 mark for correct connectivity ($C-C-O-C$).
• 1 mark for correct double bond on the carbonyl carbon.

19. Hydrolysis [1]

20. Incomplete combustion occurs. [1]

• This produces carbon monoxide (CO), which is a poisonous/toxic gas. [1]