Some reactions of compound G are shown. [Figure 4_G_scheme]
- (a)(i)State the type of reaction that occurs in reaction 1.[1]
- (a)(ii)Suggest the reagent(s) and conditions required for reaction 1.[2]
- (a)(iii)Draw the structure of the organic product, H, from reaction 2.[1]
- (a)(iv)State what you would observe in reaction 3.[1]
- (a)(v)Give the type of reaction shown by reaction 4.[1]
- (b)G and J are structural isomers of each other. [Figure 4b_G_J_structures]
- (b)(i)Name the type of structural isomerism shown by G and J.[1]
- (b)(ii)Suggest one chemical test that can distinguish G from J. Give the result of the test with each compound.[2]
- (b)(iii)State the role of NaBH4 in the reactions with G and J. [Figure 4b_K_scheme][1]
- (b)(iv)Identify the organic product K.[1]
- (c)P and Q have the same molecular formula as G. [Figure 4c_P_Q_structures] Complete the table with the expected observations for the reactions of P and Q with the named reagents. [Table with 'reagent', 'result with P', 'result with Q'][3]
- (d)The structure of compound L is shown. R represents a hydrocarbon chain. [Figure 4d_L_structure] A student was asked to deduce the full structure of L. The student analysed L using infrared spectroscopy. The following spectrum was obtained. [Figure 4d_IR_spectrum] Absorption Y shows that L has a C=C bond present in the R group. The student decided to treat L with hot concentrated acidified potassium manganate(VII). The products of the reaction are shown. [Figure 4d_L_oxidation_scheme]
- (d)(i)Identify the bonds responsible for the absorptions marked X and Z.[1]
- (d)(ii)Name M.[1]
- (d)(iii)Use the information in (d) to deduce the molecular formula of L.[1]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] oxidation
- [2] M1: potassium dichromate[(VI)] M2: acid(ified) AND (heat under) reflux
- [1] structure of H (CHO(CH2)2CH(O-Na+)CH3 OR CHO(CH2)2CH2O-Na+)
- [1] (formation of) silver mirror / ppt
- [1] esterification
- [1] positional (isomerism) / regioisomerism
- [2] M1: add aqueous alkaline iodine M2: G no change AND J yellow ppt
- [1] reducing agent
- [1] (1,3-)butadiene OR buta(-1,3-)diene OR [structure of 1,3-butadiene]
- [3] reagent result with P result with Q Br2(aq) no change / stays orange no change / stays orange 2,4-DNPH orange ppt orange ppt Na2CO3 effervescence no change Award one mark for every two correct observations.
- [1] X is C=O AND Z is C-O
- [1] hexanoic acid
- [1] C12H20O2
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