IB CHEMISTRY
QUIZ – ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
NAME:_________________________
1. Name the following. (2)
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2. Draw AND name the 5 structural isomers with the formula: C6H14. (5 marks)
3. Provide chemical equations representing:
a) the complete combustion of butane (2)
b) the incomplete combustion of butane (no need to balance) (1)
4. Chlorine and ethane react together to form chloroethane.
a) State the condition needed for the reaction to occur. (1)_______________________________
b) Provide balanced chemical equation for the reaction. (1)
c) Write equations to represent initiation, propagation and termination steps in the reaction. (4)
d) What is the name of this type of mechanism? (1)___________________________________
ALKENES
1. But-2-ene can exist in one of two geometric forms: the cis and trans form. Distinguish between the two by drawing a diagram of
each. (2)
2. But-1-ene and water react to form a product that is optically active.
a) What condition (catalyst) must be present in order for this reaction to proceed? (1)_________________________
b) What is the name of this reaction type? (1) ______________________
c) Write a chemical equation representing the reaction. (2)
d) State and explain what makes the product optically active. (2) (i.e., what must be present in order for this type of isomerism to
exist?)
e) Draw a diagram representing each of the enantiomers. Make sure your diagram highlights the difference between the two. (2)
f) Is the product saturated or unsaturated? Explain. (2)
3. What other reagent could be added to ethene in order to synthesize the following. (1 each)
a) bromoethane:________________________
b) 1,2-chloroethane:_____________________
c) ethane_________________________
4. a) Draw the structural diagram of the monomer used to synthesize polypropene. (1)
b) Draw three repeating units of polypropene. (1)
c) What structural feature is present in all of the monomers used to synthesize this type of polymer? (1)
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