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The document outlines various reactions of organic compounds, including the formation of ethanol from ethene and steam, oxidation of ethanol to carboxylic acid, and the distinction between alkenes and alkanes. It also covers the formation of esters, the dangers of carbon monoxide from incomplete combustion, and the process of addition polymerisation to create poly(ethene). Each section includes specific chemical equations, observations, and the roles of reagents in the reactions.

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The document outlines various reactions of organic compounds, including the formation of ethanol from ethene and steam, oxidation of ethanol to carboxylic acid, and the distinction between alkenes and alkanes. It also covers the formation of esters, the dangers of carbon monoxide from incomplete combustion, and the process of addition polymerisation to create poly(ethene). Each section includes specific chemical equations, observations, and the roles of reagents in the reactions.

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Topic: Reactions of Organic Compounds

Difficulty: Extended Level | Based on Cambridge Syllabus


Instructions: Answer all questions clearly and concisely. Show chemical equations where
appropriate.

1. Ethene reacts with steam in the presence of a catalyst to form ethanol.


(a) Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction.
(b) State the conditions required for this reaction.

2. Ethanol can be oxidised to form a carboxylic acid.


(a) Name the oxidising agent used.
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for this oxidation.
(c) State one observation you would make during this reaction.

3. Describe how you could distinguish between an alkene and an alkane using a chemical test.
Include the reagent, conditions, and expected results.

4. Esters are formed by the reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid.


(a) Name the type of reaction.
(b) Write a word equation for the reaction between ethanol and ethanoic acid.
(c) State the role of concentrated sulfuric acid in this reaction.

5. Incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons can lead to the formation of carbon monoxide.


(a) Explain why carbon monoxide is dangerous.
(b) Write a balanced equation for the incomplete combustion of propane (C₃H₈).

6. Poly(ethene) is made by the addition polymerisation of ethene.


(a) Draw the repeating unit of poly(ethene).
(b) Explain why this is called an "addition polymerisation" reaction.

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