Liquids that contain molecules of T smell like lemons. [Figure 3.1]
- (a)Molecules of T exist as a pair of stereoisomers. Name the type of stereoisomerism shown by molecules of T. Explain your answer.[2]
- (b)Two organic products are produced when a sample of T is heated under reflux with excess acidified concentrated KMnO₄. Draw the structure of the two organic products, from this reaction, in the boxes.[2]
- (c)(i)Identify a suitable reagent for reaction 1.[1]
- (c)(ii)Identify the reagent and conditions needed for reaction 2.[2]
- (c)(iii)Suggest which product formed in reaction 2 has a higher yield. Explain your answer.[3]
- (d)(i)Predict the observations for each test-tube. Explain your answer in terms of the functional groups present in Q and R.[3]
- (d)(ii)When PCl₅(s) is added to separate samples of Q and R at room temperature, both react vigorously. Complete the equation shown in Fig. 3.4 to describe the reaction that occurs when R reacts with PCl₅(s). [Figure 3.4][2]
- (d)(iii)Suggest why samples of Q and R must be dried before PCl₅ is added. Include a relevant equation to support your answer.[2]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [2] M1 optical
- [2] M2 one of the C atoms has 4 different groups / atoms attached
- [2] (Drawing of organic product 1: CH3COCH3)
- [2] (Drawing of organic product 2: HOOCCH2CH2CH(CH3)COOH)
- [1] NaBH4 / sodium borohydride / LiAlH4 / lithium tetrahydridoaluminate
- [2] M1 H2O(g)/steam
- [2] M2 phosphoric acid (catalyst) / H3PO4 (catalyst)
- [3] M1 Q AND intermediate / cation is (more) stable
- [3] M2 (as the) C+ has 3/ more alkyl groups attached
- [3] M3 (so) greater (positive) inductive effect
- [3] M1 Q orange → green
- [3] M2 R orange → green
- [3] M3 -CHO / aldehyde (in both) (and 2° / secondary alcohol in R) reacts / oxidised
- [2] M1 correct formula of organic product: (CH3)2CH-CH(Cl)-CH2-CH2-CH(CH3)-CHO
- [2] M2 correct inorganic products: POCl3 + HCl
- [2] M1 water reacts with / hydrolyses PCl5
- [2] M2 H2O + PCl5 → POCl3 + 2HCl OR 4H2O + PCl5 → H3PO4 + 5HCl
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