11 Basic concepts of organic

OCR Chemistry A chemistry

Exam-style mark scheme

Question
Answer Marks Guidance
number
1a (Compounds which) contain carbon and B1
hydrogen only.
1b B AND C AND E B1 All required for the mark.
1c D AND H B1 Both required for the mark.
1di Benzene B1
1 d ii CH B1 Allow HC.
1ei alcohol B1
1 e ii CnH2n2O B1
1f C5H10 B1
1g No, they have different molecular formulae. B1 NOT just 'they have different
structural formulae'.
2a Addition, because it always only has 1 product. B1 ALLOW, because there are no waste
products made.
2bi Substitution B1
2 b ii Elimination B1
2 b iii Alkene B1
2 b iv M1 DO NOT ALLOW displayed structure
– must be skeletal.
A1
Cyclopropane
3ai Each atom joined by the bond receives one B1
(bonding) electron.
3 a ii radical B1
3bi ions B1 Allow CH3 and Br–.
3 b ii

One mark for correct partial charges. B1

One mark for correct curly arrow. B1
3 b iii Movement of a pair of electrons B1
4ai C4H8O2 B1 Do not allow C3H7COOH.
4 a ii carboxylic acid B1
4bi water / H2O B1
4 b ii ester B1
B1 Diagram must be skeletal.

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 11 Basic concepts of organic
OCR Chemistry A chemistry
Exam-style mark scheme

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Answer Marks Guidance
number
4 b iii Methyl butanoate has permanent dipole–dipole M1
intermolecular forces and (both of the) reactants
have hydrogen bonding.
Hydrogen bonding is stronger than permanent A1
dipole–dipole forces (so more energy is needed
to overcome these forces).
4 b iv consistent concentration / quality / fragrance OR B1
not dependent on pineapple growing season /
weather OR
make a purer product with fewer impurities or
waste products.
4bv Acidic B1
No more fizzing (when all acid removed). B1
5a Convert % by mass into moles:
Allow C   48 (.24)
C H O
H  7.992 (or 8)
 5.56 : 11.1 : 1.38 C1
Find smallest whole number ratio:
O  15.984 (or
: : 16)

 4.03 : 8 : 1
Empirical formula: C4H8O A1
5b C4H8O and some calculation showing Mr adds up B1
to 72, e.g. 48  8  16  72.
5c Diagrams of molecules can be
displayed, skeletal, structural or a
M1
combination of the above, as long as
they are unambiguous.
butanal A1 Name must match the molecule
drawn.
ALLOW 2-methylpropanal.
M1

methylpropanal A1

M1

ALLOW butan-2-one.
Butanone A1

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