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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Chapter

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

185 practice questions

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  1. Question 81

    1 mark · Easy

    State the general rule for numbering the carbon atoms in a chain when naming an alkene.

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  2. Question 82

    3 marks · Easy

    (a)

    State the number of carbon atoms in a molecule named 'butane'.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Write the name of the homologous series that 'butane' belongs to.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Give the ending that shows a compound contains a carbon–carbon double bond.

    [1 mark]
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  3. Question 83

    2 marks · Easy

    A molecule of hexene contains six carbon atoms. Use the general formula for alkenes to calculate the number of hydrogen atoms in one molecule of hexene.

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  4. Question 84

    2 marks · Normal

    State the number of carbon atoms in a molecule with the code letters 'prop' in its name and give the name of the corresponding alkane.

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  5. Question 85

    4 marks · Normal

    (a)

    Define organic chemistry.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Give the general formula for alkanes.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    State the characteristic feature that distinguishes alkenes from alkanes.

    [1 mark]
    (d)

    Name the class of compounds with only carbon and hydrogen atoms joined by single covalent bonds.

    [1 mark]
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  6. Question 86

    3 marks · Normal

    A hydrocarbon has 6 carbon atoms in a straight chain and is an alkane. Calculate the number of hydrogen atoms in one molecule of this compound.

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  7. Question 87

    3 marks · Normal

    Explain how the name but-2-ene shows both the number of carbon atoms and the position of the double bond in the molecule.

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  8. Question 88

    4 marks · Normal

    Table 1 shows the names and code letters for some organic compounds.

    Table 1
    NameCode letters for chainNumber of carbon atoms
    methanemeth
    butanebut
    pentanepent
    ethaneeth

    Complete the table by filling in the number of carbon atoms for each compound.

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  9. Question 89

    1 mark · Normal

    Which ending in the name of an organic compound indicates only carbon–carbon single bonds?

    1. A.ol
    2. B.ene
    3. C.ane
    4. D.one
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  10. Question 90

    2 marks · Normal

    Name the homologous series to which each of the following compounds belongs: (a) CH3CH2CH3 (b) CH2=CH2

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