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O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/21 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q510 Marks

Fig. 5.1 shows the displayed formula of compound A. [Figure 5.1]

  1. (a)(i)Draw a circle around the functional group on Fig. 5.1 that is also present in alkenes.[1]
  2. (a)(ii)Deduce the molecular formula of compound A.[1]
  3. (a)(iii)Compound A is a solid at 20°C. Describe the motion and arrangement of the particles in a solid. motion arrangement[2]
  4. (b)(i)Alkenes react with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. Draw a circle around the type of reaction that takes place. addition condensation neutralisation substitution[1]
  5. (b)(ii)Name the catalyst used.[1]
  6. (c)Fig. 5.2 shows the structure of compound B. [Figure 5.2] Compound B can be polymerised. Draw two repeat units of the polymer formed when compound B is polymerised.[2]
  7. (d)(i)Fig. 5.3 shows part of the structure of a protein. [Figure 5.3] Name the type of monomer used to make proteins.[1]
  8. (d)(ii)Name the linkage in proteins.[1]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] (a)(i) circle around C=C
  2. [1] (a)(ii) C₆H₁₀O₂
  3. [1] (a)(iii) motion: vibrating
  4. [1] (a)(iii) arrangement: regular
  5. [1] (b)(i) addition
  6. [1] (b)(ii) nickel
  7. [1] (c) four carbon atoms in chain with single bonds and extension bonds either end
  8. [1] (c) rest of structure correct
  9. [1] (d)(i) amino acids
  10. [1] (d)(ii) amide

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Topic
Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Structured question, 10 marks.
Source
O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 5.

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