A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbons9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2025 · Q371 Mark

A molecule of hexane can be cracked in a number of different ways. Three compounds are listed. 1 C3H8 2 C4H8 3 C5H12 Which compounds are found in the mixture of products from the cracking of hexane molecules?

A1, 2 and 3

B1 and 2 only

C1 and 3 only

D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only

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Topic: Hydrocarbons, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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