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FINAL G.C.E MOCK EXAMINATIONS

ONLINE MOCK SERIES 01

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M. MENDI V. KPAH
M. ETABO GODWILL

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CHEMISTRY REGIONAL SUBJECT TITLE AND SYLLABUS

MOCK NO. 1 - 2020 CHEMISTRY 2

ADVANCED LEVEL
DATE
MARCH 2020
FOR CANDIDATE’S USE ONLY FOR OFFICE USE FOR EXAMINER’S
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Candidate’s Number:……………………………………………………………..

Date :……………………………………………………………………………………….

THREE HOURS
Answer ALL the SIX questions in this booklet.
The mark allocation is indicated for each question. Each question carries 20marks.

Verify that this booklet contains six questions; no questions are repeated and therefore are
no blank pages.
Inform the invigilator in case this booklet contains less than six questions, questions are
repeated or there are blank pages so that the booklet should be changed.
Blank spaces in this questions booklet may be used for rough work.

In calculations you are advised to show all the steps in your working, giving your answer at each
stage.

All necessary working must be shown. No marks will be awarded for answers without brief
statements showing how the answers have been obtained.

Calculators may be used.

Useful Data
One atmosphere (1atm) = 1Pa = 1.0 x 105Nm-2
Relative atomic masses (RAM): C= 12.0, O = 16.0, H = 1.0

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SECTION A: PHYSICAL AND GENERAL CHEMISTRY

1. (a)Define the term “a mole of substance”
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(b)7.38g of a sample of hydrated magnesium sulphate (MgSO4.nH2O) lost 3.78g of water on heating.
(R.A.M: Mg =24, O =16 , S =32, H = 1 ). Calculate
i)The number of moles of moles of the anhydrous magnesium sulphate in the sample.
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1mk
ii)The number of moles of water in the sample.
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iii)The value n, number of moles of the water of crystallization per mole of hydrated magnesium
sulphate.
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c)Draw the electron density maps of the following molecules
i)Hydrogen chloride gas. HCl
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ii)Chlorine gas, Cl2
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iii) Explain any difference between the two maps
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1.5mks
d)This part of the question concerns the particles A, B, C, and D below.
Al2Cl6 ClO3- SO42- NO3- CO32-
A B C D E
i) Identify all the different bonds in B and D by showing where they are found in the particles.
Species Structure and shape Shape Bond angle

SO42-

CO32-

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NO3-

ClO3-

(0.25x 12) = 3mks

ii) State two conditions that are necessary for the formation of a dative or coordinate bond
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iii) Draw the “dot and cross” diagram for A
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iv) State which particles exist with delocalized system of electrons
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v) Give TWO experimental evidences to show that any of the particles in (iv) above exist in a
delocalized system
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e)State TWO differences and similarities between chemical bonds and intermolecular forces.
Differences
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Similarities
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f)Suggest an explanation for the following observations
i) NH3 boils at -33.3oc while PH3 boils at -87.7oc
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ii) The determined relative molecular mass of ethanoic (CH3COOH) acid in benzene as solvent
is approximately 120 but in water it is only about 60.
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g) On the graph below sketch the relationship between log of successive ionization energies and
ionization number for the element aluminium(atomic number =13)

Log of ionization
energies

Ionization number
Explain your graph above
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h)Given that oxygen exist in two isotopes Oxygen – 16 and Oxygen -18. Below is the mass spectrum of
carbon dioxide.

Relative
Amount

12 16 18 28 30 32 36 44 46 48 m/e
i) What species are responsible for peaks with m/e =?
12: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
16: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
18: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
28: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
30: …………………………………………………………………………………….........
44: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
46: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
48:………………………………………………………………………………………….
0.25 x 8 = 2mks
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ii) Write the ionization equation responsible for the peak at 44

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iii)Why is the relative amounts of fragments with m/e 30 and 32 zero?
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1mk
(Total = 20marks)

2. This question concerns kinetics of reactions, phase equilibrium, and energetics

(a) Explain what is meant by the terms
(i) Order of reaction
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(ii) Initial rate of reaction
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b)The reaction between permanganate and oxalate ions in acid medium is represented by
2MnO4- (aq) + 5C2O42- (aq) + 16H+ → 2Mn2+(aq) + 10CO2(g) + 8H2O(l)
(i) State two methods by which the course of the reaction can be followed. Explain why the
methods are suitable.
Method Explanation

(ii) Explain how you would determine the order of reaction with respect to oxalate ions.
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3mks
a) Shown below are results of some experiments on the reaction: A + B → C
Experiment Initial concentration/ moldm-3 Initial rate /moldm-3s-1
[A] [B]
1 0.001 0.001 5.0 x 10-8
2 0.002 0.001 1.0 x 10-7
3 0.002 0.002 2.0 x 10-7
(i) Deduce the overall order of reaction and give the rate expression
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(ii) Calculate the value of the rate constant and state its units
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(e)Given: ∆Hfө (SO3) = -395kJ/mol, ∆Hatө (S) = +238 kJ/mol, ∆Hatө (O2) = +249 kJ/mol,
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(i) Calculate the S-O bond energy in SO3

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(ii)If the S-O bond energy in SO2 is +517 kJ/mol, explain the difference if any, in the S-O bond energies
in SO2 and SO3
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(b) When NaOH is dissolved in water, the temperature of the solution rises, but when NH4NO3 is dissolved in
water, the temperature of the solution falls. Explain the difference in behaviour.

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(1mark)
(c ) The standard lattice enthalpy of NaBr is -735kJ/mol and its heat of solution is -0.06KJ/mol.
(i) Sketch an energy diagram that can be used to determine its heat of solvation (hydration energy).
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(ii) Calculate the solvation energy
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(2marks)
b) This part of the question based on chemical equilibrium
i)What is the meaning of
A: Equilibrium state?
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B: Dynamic equilibrium
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ii) When heated above 100ºC, nitrosyl chloride (NOCl) partly decomposes to form nitrogen monoxide
and chlorine as shown in the equation.
2NOCl(g) 2NO(g) + Cl2(g)
1) A 2.50 mol sample of NOCl was heated in a sealed container and equilibrium was established at a
given temperature. The equilibrium mixture formed contained 0.80 mol of NO. Calculate the amount, in
moles, of Cl2 and of NOCl in this equilibrium mixture.
Moles of Cl2 ....................................................................................................................... (0.5mk)
Moles of NOCl .................................................................................................................... (0.5mk)

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2) A different mixture of NOCl, NO and Cl2 reached equilibrium in a sealed container of volume
15.0dm3. The equilibrium mixture formed contained 1.90 mol of NOCl and 0.86 mol of NO at
temperature T. The value of Kc for the equilibrium at temperature T was 7.4  10–3 moldm–3.
A: Write an expression for the equilibrium constant Kc
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B: Calculate the amount, in moles, of Cl2 in this equilibrium mixture.
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3) Consider this alternative equation for the equilibrium at temperature T.
NOCl (g) NO(g) + 1/2Cl2(g)
Calculate a value for the different equilibrium constant Kc for the equilibrium as shown in this
alternative equation. Deduce the units of this Kc
Calculation ........................................................................................................................................
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Units ..................................................................................................................................................
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(f) A mixture of hexane and heptane forms an ideal solution. Given that their saturated vapour pressures
at 1000c are respectively 790mmHg and 350mmHg. Calculate
i) The mole fraction of each component in a mixture containing 50.0g of hexane and 70.0g of Heptane
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ii) The partial pressure of each component in the mixture.
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iii) Draw well labeled vapour pressure composition and boiling point/composition curves for the mixture
above.
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(Total = 20marks)

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SECTION B. INORGANIC (MINERAL) CHEMISTRY

4. The diagram below shows a part of the periodic Table in which certain elements are represented by
the letters A,B,C ….which are not their usual symbols. Select letters from the table to answer the
following:

A B
C D E F G H
J K
L

(a)Identify the elements that:

i) Forms a chloride which conducts electricity in both molten and aqueous solution; 15cm3 of 0.16M
AgNO3 are required to precipitate 0.0024moles of its chloride into silver chloride.
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ii) 45cm3 of 0.16M AgNO3 are required to convert 0.0024 moles of it chloride into silver chloride.
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iii) The element has a melting point of 1683K. Its chloride is a bad conductor of electricity. 60cm3 of
0.16M AgNO3 are required to convert 0.0024 moles of its chloride into silver chloride.
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b) i)Sketch a graph to show the trend of first ionization energy from element A, B,C,D,E,F to element G.

1st Ionization
energy

Explain you curve Atomic number

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ii)State and explain the trend in atomic radius from element A to D

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c) i)Using electron in boxes representation write the electronic configuration of element F.
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ii)The atomic masses of H and J are 79 and 88 respectively. Calculate the mass of H required to react
with 5g of J.
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(iii) Complete the following table to show information about Period 3 oxides.
Sodium Silicon Phosphorus(V) Sulphur
oxide dioxide oxide dioxide

Physical state at
room temperature

Type of bonding
present

(2mks)
(iv) Write an equation for the reaction of sodium oxide with water.
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(v) Write an equation for the reaction of sulphur dioxide with water.
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(vi) Samples of silicon dioxide and phosphorus(V) oxide are added to separate samples of pure
water and each mixture is stirred. State the approximate pH value of each sample after the
stirring.
pH value with silicon dioxide ......................................................................................(0.5mk)
pH value with phosphorus(V) oxide ............................................................................(0.5mk)

4. The question concerns the S block elements( groups I and II) and periodicity of elements
a) State 2 characteristic properties of the S block elements
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b) Explain why
i) the oxides, hydroxides, carbonates and sulphates of Mg, Ca, Sr, and Ba are insoluble or
only sparingly soluble in water
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ii) Magnesium is harder, denser and less reactive than sodium

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c)On the axes below, sketch the trend in the first ionization energy and melting point (Mpts) of the
following S block elements.

1st I.E
Mpts

Li Na K Ca
Li Na K Ca
How do you explain the trends indicated above?
A. First Ionization energy
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B. Melting point:
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i) How do you account for the similarity in chemical behavior between lithium and magnesium
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(c ) From the compounds of the Group IV elements, choose an appropriate example for each of the
following:
Type of Compound Name or Formula of example
(i) A strong reducing oxide
(ii) A giant covalent
(iii) A strongly reducing chloride
(iv) A covalent chloride which is not hydrolysed by water
(1mk)
(d) Lead oxide reacts with hydrochloric acid according to the equation
PbO2 + 4HCl PbCl2 + Cl2 + 2H20
Why is lead (IV) oxide oxidizing hydrochloric acid in this reaction?
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TOTAL = 20marks

4.(a)Explain the meaning of the terms give an example in each case

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(i) Transition metal

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(ii) Ambidentate ligand
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iii)Chelating ligand
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3mks
b) (i) Give the formula and describe the shape of each of the complex ions formed when anhydrous
cobalt(II)chloride is added separately to water and to concentrated hydrochloric acid, HCl.
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(ii)Give a reason for the difference in the
A:Shape of the complex ions in b(i) above
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B:Colour of the complex ions in b(i) above
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4mks
(c ) i)Give two reasons why the colour of the transition metal ion or compound may change.
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1mk
ii)Give one example where a transition metal or transition metal compound is used in:
A: Qualitative analysis …………………………………………………………………………..…………
B: Quantitative analysis ……………………………………………………………………………………
2mks
c)Give the formula of compound of nitrogen that is :
(i)Strong acid.....……………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii)A weak base..........................................…………………………………………………………………
(iii)Weak acid ………………………………………………………………………………………………
1.5mks
d) Complete the table below by giving Two Oxyanions of nitrogen and the oxidation states of nitrogen
in the anions.
Oxidation state of nitrogen Oxoanion of Nitrogen Name of oxoanion
+3
+5
2mks
(e) The Halogens include Fluorine , Chlorine, Bromine, and Iodine. Write a balanced equation in each
case to show the reaction of Br2 with:
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(i) Water
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(ii) Hot concentrated alkali
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f)These elements combine with hydrogen to form halides HX which dissolve readily in water forming
strongly acidic solutions.
(i) Using appropriate reagents and equations only show how pure samples of hydrogen chloride and
Bromide can be obtained
HCl…………………………………………………………………………………………………
HBr…………………………………………………………………………………………………
2mks
ii)Sketch graphs in the grid below to show how the pH of the aqueous solutions of the halides against
their molecular masses

pH

I I I I
HF HCl HBr HI
(iii)Explain the shape of your graph
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(e) “Eau de Javel” is an aquesous solution of chlorates (I) ions, ClO-. It disproportionates on warming.
i)What is a disproportionation reaction?
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ii)Write an equation for the disproportionation reaction
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SECTION C: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

5. Study the reaction pathways given below and answer the questions that follow.
D

C7H6O

(W)

A B
C
Cl2
C7H8 C7H7Cl C7H8O
u.v/boil
Cl2
(Y) (X)
FeCl3
G E
C7H7Cl H
C8H7N C6H5CH2-O-CH2C6H5
(Z)

F
C8H8O2
a)In the table below, give the name and structure of the compounds represented by A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H and J

Structure Name
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
8mks
b) Give reagents and reaction conditions where necessary for the conversions W, X, Y, and Z.
W: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
X:……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Y: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Z: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4mks
c) In an experiment 2.7g of compound C yielded 1.48g of compound I .What is the percentage yield ?
(Relative atomic mass H =1.00, C= 12.00, O=16.00).
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2mks
d)Suggest chemical test which could be carried out to distinguish between the following pairs of
compounds. Reagents and conditions should be given. The expected observations should be clearly
described and equations given where appropriate.
i)CH3CH2CHO and CH3COCH3
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ii)CH3CHO and CH3CH2CHO
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iii)C6H6 and C6H5OH
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(Total = 20marks)

6.(a) When 2-methylpropan-2-ol is heated with a carboxylic acid in the presence of a catalyst an ester,
C6H12O2, is formed.
(i)Give the structural formula of the ester of molecular formula C6H12O2.
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(ii)Give the name of the carboxylic acid required to form the ester in a(i) above.
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(iii)Suggest a suitable catalyst for the reaction.
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3mks
b) On reacting with concentrated sulphuric acid, butan -2-ol is converted into a mixture of alkenes.
i)Give the name of the type of reaction taking place.
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ii)Give the structural formulae of any two alkenes that are formed and state which is the major product.
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iii)What rule enable you to choose the major product in b(ii) above. Explain why your chosen structure
is considered to be the major product.
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Rule: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Explain: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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iv)Give the conditions under which butan-2-ol reacts with concentrated sulphuric acid to give alkenes.
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5mks
c)When radiated with UV light, methane reacts with chlorine to form a mixture containing several
organic products.
i)Name the type of reaction mechanism involved.
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ii)State the role of UV light in this reaction
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iii)Write an equation and outline the reaction mechanism to show the formation of chloromethane from
methane and chlorine
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Mechanism
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iv)Explain how a small amount of ethane may be formed when methane reacts with chlorine in the
presence of light.
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v)Give the major product formed when methane reacts with a large excess of chlorine.
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d)Concerning the alkyl halide which has structure, CH3CHClCH(CH3)CH3.
i)Give the systematic name of the alkyl halide.
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ii)Give the structure of the alkene from which it is synthesized.
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iii)By giving the reagents and reaction conditions necessary outline the mechanism for the preparation
of the alkyl halide from the alkene.
Reagents and reaction conditions
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Mechanism
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e)i)Write an equation for the reaction between propanone,CH3COCH3 and hydrogen cyanide, HCN.
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ii)Give the name of the type of reaction between propanone and HCN
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iii)Outline the mechanism of the reaction in e(ii) above
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