Chemistry · BGCSE / Organic chemistry
StructuredPast exam questionForm 5 · BGCSE
A hydrocarbon has a molecular formula C₅H₁₂. The equation shows the reaction: C₅H₁₂ → C₃H₆ + C₂H₆. C₃H₆ undergoes addition polymerisation to form a macromolecule X.
- aWhat type of reaction is shown by the equation? [1]
- bName two structural isomers of C₅H₁₂ (draw them on paper). [2]
- cName the macromolecule X. [1]
- dDescribe the structure of the macromolecule (draw it on paper). [2]
- eGive one problem caused by the commercial use of the macromolecule. Explain your answer. [2]
You'll mark your own answer against the marking guide when you hand it in.
Source: BEC BGCSE Chemistry 2013, Paper 3, Question 7(c)
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