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Question 1

This question is about 2-methylpropene.

a.

Name the mechanism for the reaction of 2-methylpropene with concentrated sulfuric acid. Outline the mechanism for this reaction to form the major product, including all relevant curly arrows, lone pairs, and charges.

[5]
b.

Draw the structure of the minor product formed in this reaction. Explain why this is the minor product with reference to intermediate stability.

[3]
c.

Draw the skeletal formula of a functional group isomer of 2-methylpropene.

[1]
d.

2-methylpropene can form a polymer. State the type of polymerisation and draw the repeating unit for the polymer formed.

[2]
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Alkenes Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Alkenes

22 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Chemistry Alkenes, covering Structure, bonding and reactivity, Addition reactions of alkenes, and Addition polymers. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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