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iGCSE Chemistry (0620) Core:11.7 Carboxylic acids: Exam Style Questions Paper 1

Question

 Some properties of an organic compound $\mathrm{J}$ are listed.

  • It is a liquid at room temperature.
  • It is soluble in water.
  • A solution of $\mathrm{J}$ reacts with calcium carbonate to form carbon dioxide.
  • A solution of $\mathrm{J}$ has a $\mathrm{pH}$ of 3 .

In which homologous series does $\mathrm{J}$ belong?

A alkane

B alkene

C alcohol

D carboxylic acid

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:D

Question

Which statements about aqueous ethanoic acid are correct?
1 It is an alkane.

2 It reacts with sodium carbonate to form carbon dioxide.

3 It changes the colour of litmus solution from blue to red.

4 It is a hydrocarbon.

A 1 and 2

B 1 and 4

C 2 and 3

D 3 and 4

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:C

Question

Some information about compound L is listed.

1 L is an organic compound which contains four hydrogen atoms.
2 L is soluble in water.
3 An aqueous solution of L reacts with copper(II) carbonate to produce a gas.
What is L?
A methane
B ethene
C ethanoic acid
D ethanol

Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

Which statement about aqueous ethanoic acid is correct?
A It reacts with magnesium to produce a salt and hydrogen.
B It reacts with sodium hydroxide to produce a salt and hydrogen.
C It reacts with ammonium salts to produce ammonia.
D It turns red litmus blue.

Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

Question

Which statements about ethanoic acid are correct?
1 It contains a carbon–oxygen double bond.
2 It contains two carbon atoms.
3 It decolourises bromine water.
4 It contains an –OH group.
A 1 and 2 only           B 1 and 3           C 1, 2 and 4           D 2, 3 and 4

Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

 Which statements about aqueous ethanoic acid are correct?

            1         Ethanoic acid contains the functional group –COOH.
            2         Ethanoic acid reacts with carbonates to produce hydrogen.
            3         Ethanoic acid turns Universal Indicator paper blue.
            4         Ethanoic acid has a pH lower than pH 7.
A. 1 and 2                   B. 1 and 3                         C. 1 and 4                  D. 2 and 4

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

C

Question

Which statements about aqueous ethanoic acid are correct?

  1. It has a pH value of 10.
  2. It reacts with metal carbonates to produce carbon dioxide gas.
  3. It reacts with magnesium metal to produce hydrogen gas.

A 1, 2 and 3               B 1 and 2 only                C 1 and 3 only                D 2 and 3 only

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

D

Question

 The structure of a compound, G, is shown.

G is in the same homologous series as ethanoic acid.

Which row describes some of the properties of an aqueous solution of G?

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

C

Question

Which two compounds are molecules which both contain a double bond?
A ethane and ethanoic acid
B ethane and ethanol
C ethene and ethanoic acid
D ethene and ethanol

Answer/Explanation

Ans:C

Question

Which statement about ethanoic acid is correct?

A It fizzes with magnesium ribbon.
B It forms a salt with hydrochloric acid.
C It is a hydrocarbon.
D It forms a solution in water with a pH greater than pH7.

Answer/Explanation

Ans:A

Question

 A compound has the formula CH3COOH.

What is not a property of this compound?

  1. It has a smell like vinegar.
  2. It reacts with acids to form salts.
  3. It reacts with magnesium to produce hydrogen.
  4. It turns blue litmus red.
Answer/Explanation

Ans:

B

Question:

The table shows bonds that are present and bonds that are not present in compound X.

What type of compound is X?
A a carboxylic acid
B an alcohol
C an alkane
D an alkene

Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

 Question:

Which statement about aqueous ethanoic acid is not correct?
A It produces carbon dioxide when it reacts with magnesium carbonate.
B It produces hydrogen when it reacts with magnesium.
C It neutralises magnesium oxide.
D It turns red litmus paper blue.

Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Question

 The diagram shows a molecule of an organic compound W.

Which statement is not correct?

A A solution of W in water has a pH greater than pH 7.
B A solution of W in water reacts with sodium hydroxide solution.
C When copper(II) carbonate is added to a solution of W in water, a gas is produced.
D When magnesium is added to a solution of W in water, a gas is produced.

Answer/Explanation

Ans:A

Question

Which structure represents a compound that dissolves in water to form an acidic solution?

Answer/Explanation

Ans:D

Question

 Which statements are correct for ethanoic acid?
1 It contains a carbon-oxygen double bond.
2 It contains two carbon atoms.
3 It decolourises bromine water.
4 It contains an –OH group.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3
C 1, 2 and 4
D 2, 3 and 4

Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

The structure of a compound is shown.

Which functional groups are present in this compound?

Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

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