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Isomerism: optical: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 29.4 Isomerism: optical, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q8(b)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 4

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    Specimen Paper 4, question 8(b)(i): State one similarity and one difference in the physical or chemical properties between the two enantiomers. similarity difference [1]
  2. Q8(b)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 4

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    Specimen Paper 4, question 8(b)(ii): Explain what is meant by racemic mixture. [1]
All 2 questions on Isomerism: optical, as a list
  1. Specimen, Paper 4, Q8(b)(i) (1 mark): State one similarity and one difference in the physical or chemical properties between the two enantiomers. similarity difference [1]
  2. Specimen, Paper 4, Q8(b)(ii) (1 mark): Explain what is meant by racemic mixture. [1]

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