Organic reactions: OCR A‑Level Chemistry B questions
Every OCR A-Level Chemistry B exam question on OZ Organic reactions (specification points OZ(k)), 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q1(a)(i)
The whole paper ↗![June 2022 Paper 3, question 1(a)(i): Complete the flowchart showing the structures of compounds A and C. On the dotted line show the reagent needed to form compound B. [3]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/h43303-jun22-01-ai-qp.webp?v=3)


Q32(b)(i)
The whole paper ↗![November 2021 Paper 1, question 32(b)(i): Chloroethane, C2H5Cl, reacts with concentrated ammonia. Give the equation for the reaction. [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/h43301-nov21-32-bi-qp.webp?v=3)
Q32(c)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![November 2021 Paper 1, question 32(c)(ii): Write equations for the formation of the precipitate from iodoethane, C2H5I. [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/h43301-nov21-32-cii-qp.webp?v=3)
Q3(e)(i)
The whole paper ↗![November 2021 AS Paper 2, question 3(e)(i): Write the equation for the hydrolysis of chloromethane, CH3Cl, by water. [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/h03302-nov21-03-ei-qp.webp?v=3)

All 8 questions on Organic reactions, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q15 (1 mark): Which of 1-iodobutane and 1-chlorobutane has the higher boiling point and why? A 1-Chlorobutane because its molecules have the stronger permanent dipole–dipole
- June 2022, Paper 3, Q1(a)(i) (3 marks): Complete the flowchart showing the structures of compounds A and C. On the dotted line show the reagent needed to form compound B. [3]
- June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q7 (1 mark): Which statement correctly describes the reaction below? C4H9Cl + NH3 C4H9NH2 + HCl A Ammonia adds to a haloalkane to form an amine. B Ammonia is displacing hydr
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q24 (1 mark): What is the reason that 1-chlorobutane has a lower boiling point than 1-iodobutane? A 1-chlorobutane is less reactive. B The hydrogen bonds are weaker in 1-chlo
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q32(b)(i) (1 mark): Chloroethane, C2H5Cl, reacts with concentrated ammonia. Give the equation for the reaction. [1]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q32(c)(ii) (2 marks): Write equations for the formation of the precipitate from iodoethane, C2H5I. [2]
- November 2021, AS Paper 2, Q3(e)(i) (1 mark): Write the equation for the hydrolysis of chloromethane, CH3Cl, by water. [1]
- June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q6 (1 mark): Which statement about the reaction RCl + NH3 RNH2 + HCl is correct? A An amine is formed. B RCl is acting as an acid. C The reaction is electrophilic substituti
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