NZQA registered unit standard
16565 version 3
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of organic compounds
Level
4
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: classify and
name given organic compounds and isomers; describe the
physical properties of organic compounds; and classify
reactions of organic compounds and describe their functional
group conversion.
Classification
Science > Chemistry
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
None.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Classify and name given organic compounds and isomers.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Compounds are classified and named in accordance with systematic
nomenclature and common names.
1.2
Isomers are classified and named in accordance with systematic nomenclature.
Range
constitutional, configurational, conformational; geometric (cistrans, optical).
Outcome 2
Describe the physical properties of organic compounds.
Range
melting point, boiling point, solubility.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Physical properties of a homologous series are identified in relation to trends.
2.2
Physical properties of compounds of same carbon chain length with a different
functional group are described in terms of their differences.
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Outcome 3
Classify reactions of organic compounds and describe their functional group conversion.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Organic compounds are classified in accordance with their reaction.
four of – addition, substitution, elimination, condensation,
rearrangement, oxidation-reduction, acid-base.
Range
3.2
Conversion of functional groups is described in accordance with their reaction.
four of – alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, haloalkanes, alcohols, ethers,
aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, amines, acid
halides.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2017
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
23 November 1999
31 December 2014
Review
2
18 June 2010
N/A
Rollover
3
27 January 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0152
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
16565 version 3
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