plumiCarboxylic acids: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions
Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 18.1 Carboxylic acids, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
Find questions312
Calculations
Q3(d)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 2, question 3(d)(i): Identify the two other products of the reaction of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid with calcium carbonate. [1] Two possible methods of making 2-hydroxypropanoic acid ar](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/970102-spec-03-di-qp.webp)
Q3(d)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 2, question 3(d)(ii): State suitable reagents and conditions for reactions 1 and 3. reaction 1 reaction 3 [4]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/970102-spec-03-dii-qp.webp)
All 4 questions on Carboxylic acids, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q37 (1 mark): P is a carboxylic acid with molecular formula C5H10O2. Carboxylic acid P reacts with an excess of LiAl H4 to form compound Q. Which pairs of molecules could be
- Specimen, Paper 1, Q39 (1 mark): Which statement is correct? A C3H7COOH can be used to form propyl propanoate in a single reaction. B The empirical formula of C3H7COOH is the same as its molecu
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q3(d)(i) (1 mark): Identify the two other products of the reaction of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid with calcium carbonate. [1] Two possible methods of making 2-hydroxypropanoic acid ar
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q3(d)(ii) (4 marks): State suitable reagents and conditions for reactions 1 and 3. reaction 1 reaction 3 [4]
Questions, mark schemes and examiner’s reports are © Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from their published past papers. Plumi isn’t affiliated with any exam board. Want whole papers? Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry paper.
Rather write your answers by hand on iPad? Plumi marks them against the same mark schemes.