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A-LevelChemistryAtoms, molecules and stoichiometryOct/Nov 2010Paper 1 Q391 Mark

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant for this question. In an organic synthesis, a 62% yield of product is achieved. Which of these conversions are consistent with this information? 1 74.00 g of butan-2-ol → 44.64 g of butanone 2 74.00 g of butan-1-ol → 54.56 g of butanoic acid 3 74.00 g of 2-methylpropan-1-ol → 54.56 g of 2-methylpropanoic acid

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: 1, 2 and 3 are correct

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Chemistry Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry in A-Level Chemistry (syllabus code 9701). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry Oct/Nov 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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