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C3 3.6 Alcohols ,carboxylic acids & Esters
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Foundation Tier QSP 3F 05
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The structures shown are of the first two members of a homologous series of organic
compounds.
Methanol
(a)
(i)
Ethanol
Complete the diagram for propanol, the next member of the homologous
series.
C―C―C
Propanol
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(ii)
Which one of the statements about ethanol is correct?
Tick ( ) one box.
Statement
Tick ( )
Ethanol dissolves in water to form a neutral solution.
Ethanol reacts with sodium to produce chlorine.
Ethanol does not burn in air.
(1)
(b)
Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) can be produced from ethanol (CH3CH2OH).
(i)
What type of reaction happens when ethanoic acid is produced from ethanol?
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(1)
(ii)
State one use of ethanoic acid.
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(1)
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Mark scheme- Foundation
Q1
(a) (i)
(a) (ii)
(b)
(b) (ii)
Answer
Mark
Extra Information
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7 C-H bonds and 1 C-O-H bond
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ethanol dissolves in water to form a neutral solution
oxidation
1
any one from:
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in vinegar
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to make esters
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Higher Tier QSP 3H 04
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The structures shown are of the first three members of a homologous series of alcohols.
(a)
(i)
Draw a ring around the correct general formula for alcohols.
CnH2n+1OH
C2nH2n+1OH
CnH2n+2OH
(1)
(ii)
What is the formula of the functional group for alcohols?
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(b)
Ethanol is the alcohol used in alcoholic drinks.
(i)
When ethanol dissolves in water the solution formed is not alkaline.
Tick ( ) the reason why the solution formed is not alkaline.
Reason
Tick ( )
Ethanol can be used as a solvent.
Ethanol dissolves in water to form hydroxide ions.
Ethanol has only covalent bonds in its molecule.
(1)
(ii)
Ethanol is used as a fuel because ethanol burns in oxygen.
Complete and balance the chemical equation for this reaction.
C2H5OH
+
................O2
→
2 CO2
+ ................
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(c)
Ethanol can be oxidised to produce the compound shown.
(i)
Draw a ring around the correct answer to complete the sentence.
acidic.
When this compound dissolves in water, the solution formed is
alkaline.
neutral.
(1)
(ii)
Ethanol reacts with this compound to produce the organic compound shown.
C2H5OH
+
CH3COOH
→
CH3COOC2H5
+
H2O
Complete the sentence.
The type of organic compound produced is ......................................... .
(1)
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(a)(i)
Answer
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Extra Information
CnH2n+1OH
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(a)(ii)
OH
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(b) (i)
ethanol has only covalent bonds in its molecule
1
(b) (ii)
3 (O2)
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3H2O
1
(c) (i)
acidic
1
(c) (ii)
And ester
1
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