A-LevelChemistryChemical bonding9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q321 Mark

A cathedral in New Zealand has been constructed from cardboard. Cardboard contains polymer molecules. Part of one such polymer molecule is shown below. [Figure showing part of a polymer molecule with CH2OH and OH groups] Which statements about this polymer are correct? 1 The polymer molecules can form hydrogen bonds with each other. 2 The polymer can form intermolecular forces with water molecules. 3 The polymer will not burn easily because it is a secondary alcohol.

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A1, 2 and 3 are correct

B1 and 2 only are correct

C2 and 3 only are correct

D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only are correct

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Topic: Chemical bonding, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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