LATIHAN PSPM II SK025 (SET 4)

1 (a) L reacts with M according to the equation: L+M→N

The results of the experiment are given in TABLE 1.
TABLE 1
Experiment [L] / [M] / Initial rate of reaction /
mol L-1 mol L-1 mol L-1 s-1
1 0.001 0.004 0.002
2 0.002 0.004 0.008
3 0.004 0.001 0.008
4 0.004 0.002 0.016

Based on the data given in TABLE 1, determine the order of the reaction with
respect to L and M, and calculate the rate constant for the reaction.
[5 marks]
(b) Variation of rate constant with temperature for the first order reaction is given
in the following table:
2N2O5 (g) → 2N2O4 (g) + O2 (g)
T(K) Rate constant, k (s-1)
303 8.60x10-5
313 3.35x10-4
323 1.00 x 10-3
333 3.35x10-3
343 1.64x10-2
Determine graphically the activation energy of reaction.
[5 marks]
2 (a) A sample of magnesium metal weighing 0.23 g is combusted in a bomb
calorimeter containing 300 g water at an initial temperature of 25.0oC. The
maximum temperature recorded was 27.0oC. Calculate the enthalpy of
combustion of magnesium in kJ/mol.
Heat capacity of the calorimeter =1769 J oC–1
Specific heat of water = 4.184 J g–1 oC–1
Molar mass of Mg = 24.31 g/mol
[6 marks]

(b) Construct an enthalpy diagram (energy cycle method) for the following reaction
and use the diagram to determine the value of ΔHo for the standard enthalpy
formation of benzene, C6O6 (l):
Given:
C (graphite) + O2 (g) → CO2 (g) ΔHo = – 394 kJ/mol
H2 (g) + ½O2 (g) → H2O (l) ΔHo = – 286 kJ/mol
C6H6 (l) + 15/2O2 (g) → 6CO2 (g) + 3H2O (l) ΔHo = – 3267 kJ/mol
[4 marks]

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3 (a) Consider the cell notation below for a galvanic cell at 25°C.
Fe (s) | Fe2+ (aq, 0.5 M) || Zn2+ (aq, 0.1 M) | Zn (s)
Determine the spontaneity of the cell.
[Given 𝐸°𝐹𝑒 2+/𝐹𝑒 = −0.44 V and 𝐸°𝑍𝑛2+ /𝑍𝑛 = −0.76 V]
[3 marks]
(b) Electrolysis of water at room temperature yielded oxygen gas at platinum anode
by using current of 0.30A for 30 minutes. Calculate the volume of oxygen gas
produced in this electrolysis.
[4 marks]

4 Compound G and H are isomers with a molecular formula, C3H6. When treated with
bromine water, G decolourised the reddish brown colour of bromine, while H does not.
(a) Identify the structural formula of G and H.
(b) H will decolourised the reddish brown colour of bromine in inert solvent such
as dichloromethane under certain condition. State the condition needed and
show the mechanism of the initiation step.
(c) Write the chemical equation for the reaction of G with bromine water.
[5 marks]

5 Based on the following reaction scheme:

J K KMnO4/ H+
M

CH3CH2COCl,
AlCl3

(a) Give the reagents J, K and draw the structural formulae of L and M.
(b) Show the mechanism of the formation of electrophile for the conversion of
benzene into L.
[7 marks]

6 Reaction of alkyl halide N with sodium methoxide, NaOCH3, produces an ether, which
is 1-methoxybutane, CH3OCH2CH2CH2CH3.
(a) Using a suitable justification, propose the structure of N.
(b) Write the mechanism for the formation of 1-methoxybutane and name this
mechanism.

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(c) If sodium methoxide is replaced with methanol, what is the effect on the rate of
reaction above? Explain your answer.
[7 marks]

7 Given the following alcohols:

P Q

(a) Name the chemical test to distinguish between the alcohols above.
(b) Describe your observation.
(c) Write the chemical equation for the observed reaction.
(d) Show how would you prepare alcohol P via Grignard reagent.
[5 marks]

8 (a) Suggest suitable reagents and/or conditions for the conversion of butanal to the
following compounds:
(i) 1-butanol
(ii) butanoic acid
(iii) butane-1,1-diol
[3 marks]
(b) Show the synthetic steps for the preparation of 1-isopropylcyclopentanol via
Grignard reagent.
[4 marks]

9 (a) Reaction of an unsaturated carboxylic acid R with hydrochloric acid yields S

and T as shown below:
HCl
S + T
R
(i) Draw the structures of S and T.
(ii) Which product is more acidic? Give your reason.
(iii) Predict the product formed when R reacts with potassium metal.
[6 marks]
(b) Arrange the following compounds in ascending order of boiling point. Explain.
CH3CH2COH CH3COOH CH3CH2CH2OH
[3 marks]

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10 An amine, C3H9N has three isomers V, W and X.

(a) Draw the structural formulae of V, W and X.
(b) Suggest a chemical test to distinguish V, W and X. State the observations and
write the chemical equations involved.
[7 marks]

11 The IUPAC name for alanine is 2-aminopropanoic acid with isoelectric point, pI = 6.0.
Draw the predominant structure of alanine at pH 12. Define isoelectric point. Alanine
reacts with HCl to form compound Y while reaction with ethanol in the presence of
acid forms compound Z. Draw the structures of Y and Z.
[4 marks]

12 Give the monomers for polymer QQ.

[2 marks]

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