IB DP Chemistry: Organic chemistry

Question 1

Deduce the condensed structural formula of the molecule pictured below.

Accepted Answer

CH3CH2CH2CH3

Question 2

True or False? This is vanillin, the flavour component in vanilla. The circled area labelled 1 is a hydroxyl group.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Which structural isomer with the molecular formula C5H12 has the highest volatility?

Accepted Answer

2,2-dimethylpropane

Question 4

Which two reactants could be used to form the compound with the structure shown below?

Accepted Answer

butanoic acid and ethanol

Question 5

Identify which of the following molecules(s) is/are likely to be soluble in water.

Accepted Answer

a), b) and c)

Question 6

Identify the type of reaction that takes place between CH3CH=CH2 and HCl.

Accepted Answer

electrophilic addition

Question 7

What is the product formed when propan-1-ol is heated under reflux using excess acidified potassium dichromate(VI)?

Accepted Answer

CH3CH2COOH

Question 8

Identify the monomer to the following polymer.

Accepted Answer

but-2-ene

Question 9

Which is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the condensed structural formula CH3CH2CH2CHO?

Accepted Answer

butanal

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