Chemistry · BGCSE / Organic chemistry
StructuredPast exam questionForm 5 · BGCSE
The rate of reaction between alkene X and steam is increased by a catalyst. Butanol may be oxidised by oxygen, forming butanoic acid.
- aName the catalyst used for this reaction. [1]
- bHow does the catalyst affect the amount of the products in this reaction? [1]
- cSuggest the name of another substance that will oxidise butanol. [1]
- dSuggest a test to show that butanoic acid has been formed. [2]
- eWhat type of substance is formed when butanol is reacted with butanoic acid under suitable conditions? [1]
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Source: BEC BGCSE Chemistry 2011, Paper 3, Question 3(b)
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