18 Organic chemistry III (A-Level only)

Practice questions on Organic chemistry III (A-Level only)

• Benzene undergoes nitration when heated with a mixture of concentrated nitric acid and con… (5 marks, Explain)
• Nylon-6,6 is a synthetic polyamide made from two monomers: hexane-1,6-diamine (a diamine) … (5 marks, Explain)
• Methylamine (CH₃NH₂) can be prepared by the reaction of ammonia with halogenoalkanes. Expl… (5 marks, Explain)
• Terylene is a condensation polymer used to make clothing and plastic bottles. It is formed… (5 marks, Explain)
• Kevlar is a condensation polymer used to make bulletproof vests and reinforced tyres. Its … (5 marks, Explain)
• Polymers can be divided into two main types based on how they are formed: addition polymer… (5 marks, Explain)
• Poly(lactic acid), PLA, is a biodegradable condensation polymer made from lactic acid mono… (5 marks, Explain)
• Nylon-6,6 is a condensation polymer used to make clothing fibres and parachute fabric. Exp… (5 marks, Explain)
• Explain how two amino acid molecules react together to form a dipeptide, and describe the … (5 marks, Explain)
• Ethylamine (CH₃CH₂NH₂) is a primary amine. Explain how ethylamine acts as a base when it r… (5 marks, Explain)
• Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Explain why amino acids can act as both a… (5 marks, Explain)
• Benzene reacts with bromine in the presence of an aluminium bromide catalyst to form bromo… (5 marks, Explain)
• Benzene is more stable than expected based on its molecular formula. This extra stability … (5 marks, Explain)
• Benzene is an aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₆H₆. Explain why the structure… (5 marks, Explain)
• Chlorobenzene can be formed by the reaction of benzene with chlorine in the presence of an… (5 marks, Explain)