Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section
Some chemical reactions of organic compounds
21 practice questions
Practice questions
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Question 1
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State the type of reaction for each of the following. Give your answers as 'addition', 'substitution', or 'combustion'.
(a)[1 mark]Methane reacts with chlorine to form chloromethane and hydrogen chloride.
(b)[1 mark]Ethanol burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.
Question 2
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The following reactions involve organic compounds.
(a)Write the type of reaction (addition, substitution or combustion) for each equation below:
(i)[1 mark](ii)[1 mark](b)[2 marks]Explain how an addition reaction differs from a substitution reaction, using an example from the equations above.
Question 3
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →An unknown organic reaction is described as: "A bromine molecule is added to an alkene, producing a dibromo compound." Explain, using ideas about reaction types, how you can deduce what type of reaction this is. Refer to the reactants and products in your explanation.
Question 4
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The table below shows four reactions of organic compounds.
Table of reactions to classify Equation Reaction 1. CH4 + Cl2 → CH3Cl + HCl 2. C2H4 + H2 → C2H6 3. 2C3H7OH + 9O2 → 6CO2 + 8H2O 4. C2H4 + Br2 → C2H4Br2 (a)[3 marks]For each equation, classify the reaction as substitution, addition, or combustion.
(b)[1 mark]State how you used the equations to identify at least two of the reaction types.
Question 5
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which of the following best describes a substitution reaction in organic chemistry?
- A.A halogen adds to an alkene without removing any atoms.
- B.A hydrogen atom is replaced by a halogen atom in an alkane.
- C.A hydrocarbon burns in oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water.
- D.An alkene reacts with hydrogen to form an alkane.
Question 6
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Complete these sentences about organic reactions: (i) Combustion reactions of organic compounds require the presence of ______. (ii) Addition reactions often involve compounds called ______.
Question 7
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Classify the reaction types for the following organic processes and justify your answers.
(a)[2 marks]Ethanol reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.
(b)[2 marks]Ethane reacts with chlorine in the presence of sunlight to form chloroethane and hydrogen chloride.
Question 8
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State the type of reaction occurring when but-1-ene reacts with hydrogen gas to form butane. Briefly explain your answer.
Question 9
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The following two reactions involve organic compounds:
(a)[2 marks]CH4(g) + Cl2(g) → CH3Cl(g) + HCl(g). State the type of reaction and explain why it is classified as this type.
(b)[2 marks]C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) → 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(l). State the type of reaction and explain your answer.
Question 10
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Pentane burns completely in oxygen. Write the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of pentane ([31m\ce{C5H12}[0m)), and state the type of reaction. Show your working.