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Formulas, functional groups and the naming of organic compounds: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 29.1 Formulas, functional groups and the naming of organic compounds, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q8(a)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    2 marks29.1 Formulas, functional groups and the naming of organic compounds
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 8(a)(ii): Neotame contains the arene functional group. Identify all the other functional groups present in neotame. [2]

  2. Q4(b)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    1 mark29.1 Formulas, functional groups and the naming of organic compounds
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 4(b)(i): Give the systematic name of compound W. [1]

  3. Q8(a)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    2 marks29.1 Formulas, functional groups and the naming of organic compounds
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 8(a): Ibuprofen and paracetamol both contain the aryl (benzene) functional group. Name the other functional groups present in each molecule. ibuprofen paracetamol [2]
All 3 questions on Formulas, functional groups and the naming of organic compounds, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 4, Q8(a)(ii) (2 marks): Neotame contains the arene functional group. Identify all the other functional groups present in neotame. [2]
  2. Specimen, Paper 4, Q4(b)(i) (1 mark): Give the systematic name of compound W. [1]
  3. Specimen, Paper 4, Q8(a) (2 marks): Ibuprofen and paracetamol both contain the aryl (benzene) functional group. Name the other functional groups present in each molecule. ibuprofen paracetamol [2]

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