CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science C2.5 Simple molecules and covalent bonds Exam Style Questions Paper 4
Question
Look at the structures of the carbon compounds shown in Fig. 11.1.
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(a) (i) State which compound is made by the catalytic addition of steam to compound A.
Choose from B, C, D or E.
(ii) State which compound is made when compound A reacts with hydrogen gas, H2.
Choose from B, C, D or E.
(iii) State which compound reacts with bromine to form C2H4Br2.
Choose from A, B, C, D or E.
(iv) State which compound forms compound E in an addition polymerisation reaction.
Choose from A, B, C or D.
(b) Fig. 11.2 represents the formation of the polymer nylon from two monomers, X and Y.
Nylon is made in a condensation polymerisation reaction.
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Describe how monomer X and monomer Y react together to make nylon.
Use the information in Fig. 11.2 in your answer.
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : 11(a)(i) B ;
11(a)(ii) C ;
11(a)(iii) A ;
11(a)(iv) A ;
11(b) any three from:
idea that C on monomer X and N on monomer Y join ;
idea that -OH group is lost from the monomer X ;
idea that -H is lost from monomer Y ;
idea that water is eliminated ;
AVP ;
