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Secondary 4 Combined Science Chemistry Quiz - Organic Chemistry

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

Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 45 marks

Instructions:

Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
For calculations, show all working and provide answers to 3 significant figures.

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1-5)

Circle the correct answer. (1 mark each)

Which of the following consists of hydrocarbons only? A. Methane, Ethanol, Propene B. Ethane, Ethene, Butane C. Propane, Butanoic acid, Hexene D. Methane, Glucose, Octane
Which statement about the combustion of alkanes in sufficient oxygen is correct? A. It produces carbon monoxide and water. B. It is an endothermic reaction. C. It produces carbon dioxide and water. D. It results in a soot-filled flame.
What is the general formula for the homologous series of alkenes? A. $C_nH_{2n+2}$ B. $C_nH_{2n}$ C. $C_nH_{2n-2}$ D. $C_nH_{2n+1}OH$
Which of the following is a property of ethanol? A. It is a saturated hydrocarbon. B. It reacts with sodium hydroxide to form a salt. C. It is insoluble in water. D. It does not react with sodium metal.
Which process is used to separate crude oil into simpler fractions? A. Filtration B. Fractional distillation C. Chromatography D. Crystallization

Section B: Short Answer and Structured Questions (6-20)

Define the term homologous series. [1]
State the general formula for alkanes. [1]
Draw the displayed structure of propane. [1]

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(a) Compare the bonding in alkanes and alkenes. [1]

(b) Which of the two is generally more reactive? [1]
Describe a chemical test to distinguish between ethane and ethene. State the reagent used and the observation for each. [3] Reagent: __________________________________________________________________ Observation for ethane: _____________________________________________________ Observation for ethene: ____________________________________________________
Complete the following reaction equation for the combustion of methane in sufficient oxygen: [2] $\text{CH}_4(g) + \dots \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}_2(g) + \dots \text{H}_2\text{O}(l)$
(a) What is the name of the process where ethene is converted to ethanol? [1]

(b) State the conditions (catalyst and temperature) required for this reaction. [2]
Define saturation in the context of organic chemistry. [1]
(a) Name the functional group present in carboxylic acids. [1]

(b) Give an example of a carboxylic acid with two carbon atoms. [1]
Describe the reaction between ethanol and ethanoic acid. [2] Name of product: ____________________________________________________________ Condition required: _________________________________________________________
(a) What is a polymer? [1]

(b) Name the monomer used to produce poly(ethene). [1]
Draw the repeating unit of poly(propene). [2]

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Explain why alkanes are often used as fuels. [2]
(a) State one use of ethanol other than as a fuel. [1]

(b) Describe the process of fermentation of glucose to ethanol. [2]
A hydrocarbon X has the formula $C_3H_6$ . (a) Is X an alkane or an alkene? [1]

(b) Explain your answer in (a) based on the general formula. [2]

Answers

Answer Key - Organic Chemistry Quiz

B (Ethane, Ethene, Butane are all hydrocarbons)
C (Complete combustion produces $\text{CO}_2$ and $\text{H}_2\text{O}$ )
B ( $C_nH_{2n}$ )
B (Ethanol reacts with NaOH to form sodium ethanoate and water)
B (Fractional distillation)
A family of organic compounds that have the same functional group and similar chemical properties, where each successive member differs by a $\text{CH}_2$ group. [1]
$C_nH_{2n+2}$ [1]
Displayed structure showing 3 carbons in a chain with single bonds and 8 hydrogens. [1]
(a) Alkanes have only single C-C bonds; Alkenes have at least one C=C double bond. [1] (b) Alkenes. [1]
Reagent: Bromine water / Aqueous bromine. [1] Ethane: Remains orange/brown. [1] Ethene: Decolorizes (becomes colorless). [1]
$\text{CH}_4(g) + 2\text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}_2(g) + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}(l)$ [1 mark for balancing O, 1 mark for balancing H]
(a) Hydration. [1] (b) Phosphoric(V) acid catalyst; approx 300°C. [2]
A molecule is saturated if it contains only single carbon-carbon bonds. [1]
(a) Carboxyl group (-COOH). [1] (b) Ethanoic acid. [1]
Product: Ethyl ethanoate (an ester). [1] Condition: Concentrated sulfuric acid catalyst / Heat. [1]
(a) A large molecule made up of many repeating smaller units (monomers). [1] (b) Ethene. [1]
Structure showing $-\text{CH}_2-\text{CH}(\text{CH}_3)-$ in brackets with $n$ subscript. [2]
They react readily with oxygen (combustion) [1] and release a large amount of energy [1].
(a) Solvent / Sterilizer / Ingredient in perfumes. [1] (b) Glucose is broken down by yeast [1] in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic) to produce ethanol and carbon dioxide [1].
(a) Alkene. [1] (b) It fits the general formula $C_nH_{2n}$ where $n=3$ [1], whereas alkanes would require 8 hydrogens ( $C_3H_8$ ) [1].