SET 2 PRE – PSPSM SK025

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KOLEJ MATRIKULASI MELAKA

CHEMISTRY UNIT
PRA - PEPERIKSAAN SEMESTER PROGRAM MATRIKULASI

KIMIA
SEMESTER II
KERTAS 2
2 JAM

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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

1. The dimerisation of 1,3-butadiene, C4H6, in the gaseous phase is a second order reaction.

2C4H6(g) C8H12(g) ∆H = -150 kJ/mol

An experiment was carried out at 300°C to determine the rate constant for the above
reaction. When 0.1M of C4H6 was used, the initial reaction rate was 5.83 x 10-5 Ms-1.

(i) Write the rate law for the reaction.

(ii) Determine the rate constant for the reaction at 300°C
(iii) By using the same concentration of C4H6, calculate the new rate constant at 400°C
if the initial reaction rate is 1.70 x 10-3 Ms-1.
(iv) Determine the activation energy for the reaction using the Arrhenius equation.
(v) Sketch and label an energy profile diagram for the dimerisation of 1,3-butadiene.
[10 marks]

2. Calcium fluoride, CaF2, is a stable compound in the solid state. Construct a Born-Haber
cycle for CaF2 in the solid state by using the data below. Calculate the lattice energy of
CaF2.

∆H° (kJ mol-1)

First ionization energy of Ca + 590
Second ionization energy of Ca + 1150
Standard enthalpy of atomization of Ca + 178
Bond energy of F-F bond + 158
Electron affinity of F -328
Standard enthalpy of formation of CaF2 -1220

[10 marks]

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3. (a) Consider the following redox reactions:

Mg(s) + Sn2+(aq) → Mg2+(aq) + Sn(s)

Cl2 (g) + 2Ag(s) → 2Cl-(g) + 2Ag+(aq)
Sn(s) +2Ag+(aq) → Sn2+(aq) + 2Ag(s)

(i) Identify the oxidizing agent in each reaction.

(ii) Arrange the oxidizing agent in order of decreasing strength.

[Eo Mg2+/Mg = –2.37 V; Eo Sn2+/Sn = –0.14 V; Eo Ag+/Ag = +0.80 V;

Eo Cl2/Cl- = +1.36V]
[4 marks]

(b) A galvanic cell consists of a lead anode immersed in a 1.00 M solution of Pb(NO3)2
and a platinum cathode that has gaseous hydrogen bubbling over it at pressure of
1.00 atm. The hydrogen ion concentration of the solution is 1.30 x 10-5 M.

(i) Write the half-cell equation of the anode and cathode.

(ii) Write the cell notation for this reaction.

[Eo Pb2+/Pb = –0.13 V ; Eo H+/H2 = +0.00 V]

[3 marks]

4. Give the structure of the major product for the following reaction.

CH3
HCl
CH3CHCH = CH2 Major product

Write the mechanism for reaction above.

[5 marks]

5. The following compound is a hydrocarbon with the structural formula:

(i) Name the compound.

(ii) The product of bromination of the compound depends on the reaction conditions.
State the conditions and the products formed.
(iii) State the type of reaction for each reaction in (ii).
[7 marks]

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6. 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, Q, is used as an antiknock agent in the combustion technology.

Monobromination of Q gives R as a major product. R undergoes dehydrohalogenation to
form S and T. Oxidative cleavage of S gives two products, U, a ketone and V, a carboxylic
acid.

Write chemical equations for the monobromination of Q and oxidation of S. Explain the
formation of R in terms of radical stability. Suggest the structure of S, T, U and V.
[7 marks]

7. Give the equation for the reactions involved in each of the following conversions:

(i) 1,2-propanediol from 1-propanol

(ii) cyclohexylmethanol from chlorocyclohexane
[5 marks]

8. An aldehyde, EE reacts with ethylmagnesium bromide followed by acid hydrolysis forms

compound FF, C6H14O. Treatment of FF with hot concentrated sulphuric acid gives GG,
C6H12. Reaction of GG with ozone followed by zinc in water yields two products, propanal
and propanone.
Identify compound EE, FF and GG. Write an equation for each chemical reaction involved
from EE until GG.
Suggest another Grignard reagent and carbonyl compound which can be used to prepare
compound FF.
[7 marks]

9. (a) Show the conversion of 1-bromo-3-methylbutane to 4-methylpentanoic acid by

using Grignard reagent.
[5 marks]

(b) Pentanoic acid, 1-hexanol and heptane have comparable molar masses. Arrange
these compounds in order of increasing solubility in water. Explain.
[4 marks]

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10. (a) Arrange the following amines in the order of increasing basicity. Explain.

[4 marks]

(b) Amphetamine is one of the organic compounds used in medicine. The structure of
amphetamine is as shown below.

Show how Hinsberg’s test is used to identify the presence of amino group in
amphetamine. State the observations and write all the reaction equations.
[3 marks]

11. Serine and alanine are examples of α-amino acid.

COOH COOH

CH3 C NH2 HOCH2 C NH2

H H

Ala Ser

Draw the structures of serine each in a strongly acidic and basic medium. Draw the
structures of all possible dipeptides when serine is reacted with alanine.
[4 marks]

12. Draw the structure of polymer formed using the following monomer.

CH=CH 2

Give the reagent that can initiate the polymerization.

[2 marks]

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