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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Q9(a)(i)
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Q9(a)(ii)
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Q9(b)
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Q8(c)
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All 4 questions on Phenol, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 4, Q9(a)(i) (1 mark): Write the equation for the reaction of C6H5OH with Na. [1]
- 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]
- 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
- 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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