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Phenol: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 32.2 Phenol, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q9(a)(i)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 9(a)(i): Write the equation for the reaction of C6H5OH with Na. [1]
  2. Q9(a)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 9(a)(ii): Draw the structures of the two major isomeric organic products formed in the reaction of phenol with dilute HNO3. [1]
  3. Q9(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 9(b): Salicylic acid can be synthesised from phenol. salicylic acid COOH OH Fig. 9.2 One of the steps in this synthesis is the electrophilic substitution reaction of
  4. Q8(c)

    Specimen · Paper 4

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    Specimen Paper 4, question 8(c): Paracetamol reacts separately with the two reagents shown in the table. Complete Table 8.1 by: • drawing the structures of the organic products formed, • statin
All 4 questions on Phenol, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 4, Q9(a)(i) (1 mark): Write the equation for the reaction of C6H5OH with Na. [1]
  2. June 2024, Paper 4, Q9(a)(ii) (1 mark): Draw the structures of the two major isomeric organic products formed in the reaction of phenol with dilute HNO3. [1]
  3. June 2024, Paper 4, Q9(b) (3 marks): Salicylic acid can be synthesised from phenol. salicylic acid COOH OH Fig. 9.2 One of the steps in this synthesis is the electrophilic substitution reaction of
  4. Specimen, Paper 4, Q8(c) (3 marks): Paracetamol reacts separately with the two reagents shown in the table. Complete Table 8.1 by: • drawing the structures of the organic products formed, • statin

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