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A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/23 · May/June 2023 · Q58 Marks

Y is formed from X in a single-step reaction, as shown in Fig. 5.1. [Figure 5.1]

  1. (a)Deduce the empirical formula of Y.[1]
  2. (b)The formation of Y from X requires the addition of a suitable reducing agent.
  3. (b)(i)Construct an equation using molecular formulae and [H] for the reaction in Fig. 5.1. Use [H] to represent one atom of hydrogen from the reducing agent.[1]
  4. (b)(ii)Identify a suitable non-gaseous reducing agent for the formation of Y from X.[1]
  5. (c)Complete Table 5.1 to show the number of sp² and sp³ hybridised carbon atoms in a molecule of X. Table 5.1 type of hybridisation sp² sp³ number of carbon atoms in X[2]
  6. (d)Complete Table 5.2 with the expected observations that occur when the reagents shown are added to separate solutions of X and Y. Do not refer to temperature changes in your answer. Table 5.2 reagent observation on addition to X observation on addition to Y aqueous sodium carbonate 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (2,4-DNPH reagent) alkaline aqueous iodine[3]

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Mark scheme

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  1. [1] C3H7O
  2. [1] C6H10O3 + [6H] → C6H14O2 + H2O
  3. [1] LiAlH4 (in dry ether)
  4. [2] sp2: 2, sp3: 4
  5. [3] (Table entries) sodium carbonate solution: X: effervescence, Y: no change; 2,4-DNPH: X: orange precipitate, Y: no change; alkaline aqueous iodine: X: yellow precipitate, Y: yellow precipitate. Two correct for one mark, four correct for two marks, six correct for three marks

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Topic
Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2023 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 5.

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