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A-LevelChemistryChemical energetics9701/23 · May/June 2022 · Q316 Marks

3 G belongs to a group of compounds called ethers. [Figure 3.1] (a) When G, C4H10O, is heated, thermal decomposition occurs. C4H10O(g) → C₂H₄(g) + CO(g) + CH₄(g) ΔΗ = −7.00 kJ mol-1 (i) The atoms in a molecule of CO are held together by a triple covalent bond. One of these bonds is a coordinate (dative covalent) bond. Draw a dot-and-cross diagram to show the arrangement of outer electrons in a CO molecule. Use • to represent electrons from an oxygen atom. Use × to represent electrons from a carbon atom. (ii) Calculate the bond energy of C=O using the bond energy values in Table 3.1 and the enthalpy change, ΔH, for the thermal decomposition of G. Show your working. Table 3.1 | bond | bond energy/kJmol-1 | |---|---| | C-C | 350 | | C-O (in G) | 360 | | C-H | 410 | bond energy (C=O) = (iii) When G, C4H10O, is heated in a sealed container, an equilibrium mixture is produced. C4H10O(g) ⇌ C₂H₄(g) + CO(g) + CH₄(g) Complete the expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this reaction. State the units of Kc. Kc = units = (iv) Thermal decomposition of G in the presence of I₂ affects the activation energy, Ea, for the reaction. Table 3.2 shows Ea for the thermal decomposition of G with and without I₂. Table 3.2 | reaction | Ea (with I₂)/kJ mol-1 | Ea/kJ mol-1 | |---|---|---| | C4H10O(g) → C₂H₃(g) + CO(g) + CH₄(g) | 143 | 224 | State what effect adding I₂ to the reaction mixture has on the value of Kc. Explain your answer. (v) Fig. 3.2 shows the Boltzmann distribution of energies for molecules of G at constant temperature, T°C. Sketch, on Fig. 3.2, the Boltzmann distribution of energies for molecules of G at a higher temperature, (T+100)°C. [Figure 3.2] (b) The functional group in G is an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms. [Figure 3.3] G, H and J are structural isomers with molecular formula C4H10O. H and J are straight chain molecules. Table 3.3 shows the boiling points and reactions of G, H and J when heated under reflux with excess acidified K2Cr2O7. Table 3.3 | | G | H | J | |---|---|---|---| | boiling point/°C | 35 | 117 | 98 | | heat under reflux with excess acidified K2Cr2O7 | remains orange | orange to green | orange to green | (i) Identify the type of structural isomerism shown between G and H using the information in Table 3.3. (ii) Identify the type of structural isomerism shown between H and J using the information in Table 3.3. (iii) Draw a possible structure for H and for J. State the systematic name for each structure. [Space for H and J structures and names] (c) K has molecular formula C3H6O. When K is added to 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine, an orange precipitate forms. When K is warmed with Tollens' reagent, a silver mirror forms. Draw the displayed formula of K. [Space for K structure]

  1. (a)(i)The atoms in a molecule of CO are held together by a triple covalent bond. One of these bonds is a coordinate (dative covalent) bond. Draw a dot-and-cross diagram to show the arrangement of outer electrons in a CO molecule. Use • to represent electrons from an oxygen atom. Use × to represent electrons from a carbon atom.[1]
  2. (a)(ii)Calculate the bond energy of C=O using the bond energy values in Table 3.1 and the enthalpy change, ΔH, for the thermal decomposition of G. Show your working. Table 3.1 | bond | bond energy/kJmol-1 | |---|---| | C-C | 350 | | C-O (in G) | 360 | | C-H | 410 | bond energy (C=O) =[2]
  3. (a)(iii)When G, C4H10O, is heated in a sealed container, an equilibrium mixture is produced. C4H10O(g) ⇌ C₂H₄(g) + CO(g) + CH₄(g) Complete the expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this reaction. State the units of Kc. Kc = units =[2]
  4. (a)(iv)Thermal decomposition of G in the presence of I₂ affects the activation energy, Ea, for the reaction. Table 3.2 shows Ea for the thermal decomposition of G with and without I₂. Table 3.2 | reaction | Ea (with I₂)/kJ mol-1 | Ea/kJ mol-1 | |---|---|---| | C4H10O(g) → C₂H₃(g) + CO(g) + CH₄(g) | 143 | 224 | State what effect adding I₂ to the reaction mixture has on the value of Kc. Explain your answer.[2]
  5. (a)(v)Fig. 3.2 shows the Boltzmann distribution of energies for molecules of G at constant temperature, T°C. Sketch, on Fig. 3.2, the Boltzmann distribution of energies for molecules of G at a higher temperature, (T+100)°C. [Figure 3.2][2]
  6. (b)(i)Identify the type of structural isomerism shown between G and H using the information in Table 3.3.[1]
  7. (b)(ii)Identify the type of structural isomerism shown between H and J using the information in Table 3.3.[1]
  8. (b)(iii)Draw a possible structure for H and for J. State the systematic name for each structure. [Space for H and J structures and names][3]
  9. (c)K has molecular formula C3H6O. When K is added to 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine, an orange precipitate forms. When K is warmed with Tollens' reagent, a silver mirror forms. Draw the displayed formula of K. [Space for K structure][2]

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  1. [1] (a)(i) (diagram of CO with triple bond and dative bond)
  2. [2] (a)(ii) M1 expression OR value derived from using all bond energy values and ∆H correctly, ignoring stoichiometry; −7 = (n350 + m360 + p410) – (q410 + r350 + sC=O).; M2 correct calculation based on correct expression AND stoichiometry; [−7 = 2(350) + 2(360) + 10(410) –10(410) –350 −x] = (+)1077 kJ mol–1
  3. [2] (a)(iii) M1 Kc= [C2H6[CO][CH4] / [C4H10O]; M2 mol² dm-6
  4. [2] (a)(iv) M1 no change / none; M2 I2 is a catalyst AND does not affect position of equilibrium; OR I2 is a catalyst AND reduces time taken to reach (same) equilibrium
  5. [2] (a)(v) start at origin and not crossing original until beyond the peak; peak to the right-hand side of original peak AND lower than original; line does not cross the original after the peak reached
  6. [1] (b)(i) functional group
  7. [1] (b)(ii) positional
  8. [3] (b)(iii) M1 correct structures; M2 correct structures in correct boxes H and J; M3 correct corresponding name of both H and J; H: butan-1-ol (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH); J: butan-2-ol (CH₃CH₂CH(OH)CH₃)
  9. [2] (c) M1 identification of propanal; M2 correct use of displayed formula and correct formula used; (diagram of propanal: H-C(=O)-CH2-CH3)

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Chemical energetics, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Structured question, 16 marks.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2022 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 3.

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