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Petroleum is
A a mixture of petrol and natural gas.
B a compound.
C an impure substance.
D the dead remains of plants.
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B
C
D
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Which of the following conditions is / are important for the formation of coal?
(1) Presence of bacteria
(2) Presence of carbon dioxide
(3) Presence of water
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D
Which of the following is NOT obtained from the fractional distillation of petroleum?
A Liquefied petroleum gas
B Natural gas
C Kerosene
D Lubricating oil
Which of the following substances can be obtained from the fractional distillation of
petroleum?
A Natural gas
B Naphtha
C Coal
Town gas
Directions: Questions 4 7 refer to the following set-up for the fractional distillation of crude
oil.
Fractions obtained
Boiling point ()
25 100
100 150
150 200
200 250
Which of the fractions contains hydrocarbons with the highest number of carbon atoms?
A Fraction 1
B Fraction 2
C Fraction 3
D Fraction 4
Compared to the fraction given off at P, the fraction given off at Q has
A a lower boiling point range and longer chains.
B a lower boiling point range and shorter chains.
C a higher boiling point range and longer chains.
D a higher boiling point range and shorter chains.
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Lubricating oil
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12
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Y is
A
B
C
D
gas oil.
diesel oil.
lubricating oil.
bitumen.
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A
B
C
D
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Petroleum can be separated into various fractions by fractional distillation because different
fractions have different
A densities.
B boiling points.
C viscosities.
D solubilities.
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Which of the following fractions from petroleum has the highest viscosity?
A Naphtha
B Kerosene
C Fuel oil
D Petrol
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Hydrocarbon
Boiling point ()
Ethane
-89
Propane
-42
Butane
-0.5
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Which of the following set-ups should be used in collecting different fractions in fractional
distillation of petroleum in the laboratory?
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Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a container of naphtha?
(1) only
B
C
D
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
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Which of the following statements concerning the fractional distillation of petroleum is / are
correct?
(1) It involves a redox reaction.
(2) It involves a physical change.
(3) Pure hydrocarbons can be obtained.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D
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Boiling point ()
Ethane C2H6
-89
Butane C4H10
Pentane C5H12
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Decane C10H22
175
Unit 26
26.1: Organic compounds
26.2: Carbon a unique element
26.3: Representing molecular structures of organic compounds
26.4: Molecular models
26.5: Hydrocarbons
The maximum number of single bonds held by a carbon atom in an organic compound is
A 2.
B 3.
C 4.
D 5.
Which of the following is the correct representation of the structural formula of butane?
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(3) CH3CH2CH2CH3
A (1) only
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
Which of the following are different ways of drawing the same molecule?
A
B
C
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Which of the following are different ways of drawing the same molecule?
A
B
C
D
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At room temperature and pressure, ethene is a gas whereas hexane (C6H14) is a liquid because
A hexane has a higher carbon content than ethene.
B the molecular size of hexane is larger than that of ethene.
C hexane is denser than ethene.
D hexane is a saturated hydrocarbon whereas ethene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon.
What is the maximum number of organic products that can be obtained from the reaction
between methane and excess bromine?
A 1
B 2
C
D
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4
Equal moles of methane and chlorine are allowed to react in diffused sunlight.
Which of the following statements about the reaction is INCORRECT?
A A mixture of CH3Cl, CH2Cl2, CHCl3, CCl4 and HCl is obtained.
B An addition reaction occurs.
C A redox reaction occurs.
D The reaction is violent.
Key :
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A pure hydrocarbon X is used in bottled gas for cooking. When 10 cm3 of the hydrocarbon are
burnt in 70 cm3 of oxygen (an excess), the final gaseous mixture contains 30 cm3 of carbon
dioxide and 20 cm3 of unreacted oxygen. All gaseous volumes are measured under identical
conditions.
What is the molecular formula of X?
A C2H6
B C3H6
C C3H8
D C4H10
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Which of the following statements concerning CH4, C2H4 and C3H8 is / are correct?
(1) They are in the same homologous series.
(2) They are hydrocarbons.
(3) They are gases at room temperature and pressure.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
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Which of the following would be produced when methane reacts with excess chlorine in
diffused sunlight?
(1) Chloromethane
(2) Tetrachloromethane
(3) Hydrogen chloride
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following statements concerning the reaction between ethane and bromine in
diffused sunlight are correct?
(1) The reaction is a substitution reaction.
(2) The reaction mixture changes from orange to colourless gradually.
(3)
A
B
C
D
A similar but faster reaction will occur if iodine is used instead of bromine.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
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Among the homologous series of alkenes, which of the following properties will decrease as
the number of carbon atoms increases?
A Sootiness of flame
B Density
C Boiling point
D Volatility
C
D
Which of the following groups of compounds is NOT in the same homologous series?
A C3H6, C4H8, C6H12
B C3H8, C5H10, C6H14
C C2H5COOH, C4H9COOH, C5H11COOH
D C2H5OH, C4H9OH, C5H11OH
Which of the following compounds represents the third member of a homologous series?
A Butane
B But-1-ene
C Butan-1-ol
D Butanoic acid
C
D
A
B
C
D
Dibromopropane
1-bromo-2-bromopropane
1,2-dibromopropane
2,3-dibromopropane
A
B
C
D
1-chloro-3-methylpropane
3-chloro-1-methylpropane
4-chlorobutane
1-chlorobutane
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A
B
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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1-bromomethylprop-1-ene
1-bromobut-2-ene
4-bromobut-2-ene
1-bromobut-1-ene
2-methylpropan-2-ol
2-methylpropan-1-ol
Butan-2-ol
1-methylpropan-2-ol
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A
B
C
D
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Butanoic acid
1-methylpropanoic acid
2-methylpropanoic acid
Propan-2-oic acid
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Which of the following compounds has the IUPAC name of 1-chloro-2, 3-dimethylbut-2-ene?
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Which of the following statements about members in a homologous series is / are correct?
(1) They have the same physical properties.
(2) They can be represented by the same general formula.
(3) They have the same empirical formula.
A (1) only
B
C
D
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
Directions: Questions 1 3 refer to the bar chart below showing the supply and demand of
different fractions of petroleum in a certain country.
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D
Directions: Questions 4 5 refer to the table below which shows the demand and supply of
various distilled fractions from petroleum.
Distilled Fraction
Demand
Supply
5%
45%
Higher
25%
20%
25%
10%
5%
5%
lower
Cracking of heavy petroleum fractions should be done in the absence of air because
A the impurities in air will poison the catalyst used in the cracking.
B air will support the combustion of the fractions at high temperature.
C air will decrease the reaction rate.
D air will increase the amount of toxic gases given off.
Which of the following is probably NOT formed in the cracking of fuel oil?
A H2
B C3H8
C C2H5O
D C2H6
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Which of the following petroleum fractions has a demand that outweighs the supply?
A Bitumen
B Kerosene
C Fuel oil
D Lubricating oil
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Which of the following set-ups should be used in collecting gaseous products in cracking of
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Which of the following statements about the cracking in petroleum industry is correct?
A It is an important process because more stable hydrocarbons can be produced.
B It can produce alkenes.
C It can produce extra lubricating oil to meet the demand.
D Larger hydrocarbon molecules can be made from smaller hydrocarbon molecules.
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Which of the following processes can be used to produce propene from crude oil?
A Dehydration
B Catalytic hydration
C Cracking
D Distillation
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What will happen if the wool soaked with paraffin is heated directly?
A The tube will break.
B The paraffin will burn.
C The paraffin will escape without reaction.
D The paraffin may explode.
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Why are some oily liquids found on the water surface in the beaker after the experiment?
(1) Some unreacted paraffin condense in the water.
(2) Some gaseous products react with water to form a oily liquid.
(3) Some of the products are liquids.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following combinations about the medicinal paraffin and gas B is correct?
Property
Medicinal paraffin
Gas B
A Colour
Colourless
Pale yellow
B Smell
Odourless
Odourless
C Flammability
Difficult to ignite
Easy to ignite
D Corrosiveness
Corrosive
Non-corrosive
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(1)
(2)
(3)
With reference to the above experiment, which of the following statements is / are correct?
The reaction is endothermic.
B is more reactive than medicinal paraffin.
B can decolourize bromine dissolved in 1,1,1-trichloroethane only when the reaction
mixture is under diffused sunlight.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the set-ups shown below can be used to collect the ethene produced?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, C = 12.0, N = 14.0, O = 16.0)
A
B
C
D
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(1) only
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1)
(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D
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Demand of the lighter fractions of petroleum is greater than that of the heavier fractions
because
(1) lighter fractions have larger molecules.
(2) combustion of lighter fractions produces greater power.
(3) combustion of lighter fractions causes less pollution problems.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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B
C
D
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26.17: Alkenes
26.18: Physical properties of alkenes
26.19: Chemical properties of alkenes
26.20: Test for alkenes
(CDC guide: Reactions of alkenes with : (a) bromine, (b) acidified potassium
permanganate solution)
The IUPAC name for the product of the reaction between but-1-ene and bromine dissolved in
an organic solvent is
A 1,1-dibromobutane.
B 1,2-dibromobutane.
C 2,2-dibromobutane
D 3,4-dibromobut-1-ene.
and bromine
CH2=CH2 + X Y
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B
C
D
Ethanol
Ethanoic acid
Polythene
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Propane and propene can be distinguished by burning them separately in air because
A propane is flammable while propene is not.
B propene gives more carbon soot on burning.
C propene burns with a clearer flame.
D when equal number of moles of propane and propene are burnt completely in air, propene
will give more carbon dioxide.
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Which of the following substances does NOT react with acidified potassium dichromate
solution?
A But-2-ene
B Iron(II) sulphate solution
C Sodium sulphite solution
D Ethanol
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Which of the following substances can be used to distinguish between ethene and sulphur
dioxide?
(1) Acidified potassium permanganate solution
(2) Acidified potassium dichromate solution
(3)
A
B
C
D
Moist pH paper
(1) only
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
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Which of the following statements about ethene, propene and but-1-ene is correct?
(1) They can be represented by the same general formula.
(2) They are gases at room temperature and pressure.
(3) Propene burns with a more sooty flame than but-1-ene.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following statements concerning the two compounds is / are correct?
(1) Both are saturated hydrocarbons.
(2) Both have the same molar volume at room temperature and pressure.
(3) Both are insoluble in water.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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Both ethene and ethyne are gaseous hydrocarbons. Their structures are shown below.
Which of the following statements concerning ethene and ethyne are correct?
(1) Both have the same molar volume at room temperature and pressure.
(2) Both undergo addition reaction when treated with chlorine.
(3) Ethyne burns with a more sooty flame than ethene.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following pairs of compounds can be distinguished by treating with acidified
potassium dichromate solution?
(1) Ethane and ethene
(2) Potassium sulphite solution and potassium sulphate solution
(3) Sodium carbonate solution and sodium hydrogencarbonate solution
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
Unit 27
27.1: Importance of fossil fuels
27.2: What happens when fuels burn?
27.3: Exothermic and endothermic reactions
(CDC guide: Fossil fuels as an important source of energy ; Complete and
incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons)
C
D
Carbon
Carbon dioxide
Which of the following properties is common to both carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide?
A They are odourless.
B They can be burnt in air.
C They are poisonous.
D They can turn limewater milky.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the wide use of butane as a fuel nowadays?
A It can be easily liquefied under pressure.
B It is light.
C It can burn readily.
D It gives a high temperature when burnt.
Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide. At room temperature, it sublimes according to the following
equation:
CO2(s) + heat CO2(g)
Handling dry ice with bare hands can cause severe skin damage. This is because solid carbon
dioxide
A is a strong oxidizing agent.
B releases considerable heat to the skin while subliming.
C absorbs considerable heat from the skin while subliming.
D forms a strong acid when dissolved in the moisture of the skin.
A gaseous mixture consists of ethane and ethene in a mole ratio of 1 : 1. It has a volume of
100 cm3 at room temperature and pressure. What is the volume of oxygen required, measured
at room temperature and pressure, for the complete combustion of the mixture?
A 275 cm3
B 300 cm3
C 325 cm3
D 350 cm3
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Which of the following may be the products when a hydrocarbon burns incompletely in air?
(1) Carbon
(2) Carbon dioxide
(3) Water
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C
D
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Which of the following statements concerning oil spillage on the sea are correct?
(1) Petroleum is toxic to marine lives.
(2) Petroleum can cause the outbreak of fire on the sea.
(3) Detergent spray may be used to remove the spilt petroleum.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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C
D
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Methane burns in air to form carbon dioxide and water according to the following equation:
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) CO2(g) + 2H2O(l) H < 0
Which of the following statements can be deduced from the above information?
(1) The reaction is exothermic.
(2) A catalyst is required for the reaction.
(3) When measured at room temperature and pressure, the total volume before the reaction
equals that after the reaction.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following statement concerning the town gas in Hong Kong is correct?
A Town gas is produced from coal.
B Town gas contains about 50% of methane.
C An odourant is added to give town gas a characteristic smell for easy detection in case of
gas leakage.
D Turn on an exhaust fan to remove town gas in case gas leakage occurs in a kitchen.
If you suspect there is a leakage of town gas in your home, you should
A check whether the gas tap is turned off.
B switch off all electrical appliances.
C leave home immediately.
D call the nearest maintenance service using a mobile phone.
Carbon monoxide
A is carcinogenic.
B is corrosive because it dissolves in water to give carbonic acid.
C combines with haemoglobin to form a stable compound.
D has a bad smell.
Which of the following is / are the main constituent(s) of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)?
(1) Propane
(2) Carbon monoxide
(3) Butane
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
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Which of the following statements concerning town gas in Hong Kong is / are correct?
(1) Town gas is obtained from fractional distillation of petroleum.
(2) Town gas contains hydrogen as the major component.
(3) Oxygen is added to enhance the flammability of town gas prior to its delivery to
consumers.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following are the safety precautions of using household gas fuels?
(1) Do not leave the stove unattended.
(2) Do not use a telephone at the same time.
(3) Check the rubber hose frequently for any leakage by a qualified technician.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Why is it important to open windows and doors when using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at
home?
(1) To avoid the surrounding temperature becoming too high.
(2) To get plenty of fresh air for the combustion of LPG.
(3)
A
B
C
D
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27.6: Major air pollutants from cars, factories, incinerators and power stations
27.7: Acid rain
27.8: The greenhouse effect and global warming
27.9: Methods of reducing air pollution
27.10: The role of the government in controlling air pollution
(CDC guide: Major air pollutants from cars, factories, incinerators and power
stations : unconsumed hydrocarbons, particulates, carbon monoxide, sulphur
dioxide and oxides of nitrogen; Environmental problems associated with the
burning of fossil fuels; Measures to reduce air pollutants from the burning of
fossil fuels)
A
B
C
D
Ozone
Nitrogen dioxide
Sulphur dioxide
Dark smoke
Unpolluted rain water has a pH of about 5.7. Which of the following gases causes the acidity
of unpolluted rain water?
A Carbon monoxide
B Carbon dioxide
C Lead compound
D Nitrogen dioxide
C
D
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Which of the following is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere that contributes to global
warming?
A Carbon dioxide
B Methane
C Ozone
D Chlorofluorocarbons
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Which of the following statements about unburnt hydrocarbons in car exhaust is correct?
A They can cause lung cancer.
B They give photochemical smog with carbon dioxide.
C Installing scrubbers in cars can reduce their emission.
D Installing electrostatic precipitators in power stations can reduce their emission.
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Which of the following changes would occur in a catalytic converter installed in a motor car?
A Carbon monoxide changes to carbon particulates.
B Nitrogen monoxide changes to nitrogen dioxide.
C Unburnt hydrocarbons changes to carbon dioxide and water.
D Sulphur dioxide changes to sulphur.
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Which of the following methods would NOT reduce the amount of pollutants in the
atmosphere?
A Installing scrubbers in factories
B Building higher chimneys in factories
C Using fuels with a low sulphur content
D Installing catalytic converters in motor cars
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Which of the following measures CANNOT reduce the formation of acid rain?
A Installation of scrubbers in power stations
B Installation of electrostatic precipitators in chimneys
C Installation of catalytic converters in motor cars
D Using fuels with a lower sulphur content
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Which of the following statements about car exhaust gas are correct?
(1) It turns limewater milky.
(2) It turns litmus solution red and then colourless.
(3) It turns dry cobalt(II) chloride paper pink.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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26
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(1)
(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D
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A rainwater sample collected in Causeway Bay has a lower pH value than the one collected in
Tai Koo Shing. Which of the following air pollutants is / are likely to be responsible for this
phenomenon?
(1) Nitrogen dioxide
(2) Sulphur dioxide
(3) Unburnt hydrocarbons
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following processes affect the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
(1) Absorption by sea water
(2) Burning of fossil fuels
(3) Respiration of living things
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following environmental problems are caused by excessive burning of fossil
fuels?
(1) Flooding in coastal areas
(2) Formation of photochemical smog
(3) Decrease in crop yield
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following are causes of environmental problems associated with burning fuels?
(1) Incomplete combustion of fuels
(2) Presence of sulphur impurities in fuels
(3) Exothermic nature of combustion of fuels
A
B
C
D
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Which of the following is / are the advantage(s) of installing catalytic converters in car exhaust
systems?
(1) To reduce the amount of oxides of nitrogen in car exhaust.
(2) To ensure the complete combustion of fuel.
(3) To reduce the amount of carbon monoxide in car exhaust.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following gases can be reduced by the installation of catalytic converters?
(1) Carbon dioxide
(2) Nitrogen dioxide
(3) Sulphur dioxide
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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Burning of PVC (a plastic) in an incinerator produces hydrogen chloride gas. Which of the
following measures can reduce the emission of hydrogen chloride gas?
(1) Installing scrubbers
(2) Installing catalytic converters
(3) Installing electrostatic precipitators
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following methods can reduce the formation of acid rain?
(1) Installing flue gas desulphurization systems in factories
(2) Installing low nitrogen oxide burners in power stations
(3) Installing catalytic converters in car exhaust systems
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following measures can reduce the emission of sulphur dioxide from a coal-fired
power station?
(1) Installation of catalytic converters
(2) Installation of flue gas desulphurization systems
(3) Increasing the height of chinmeys
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following measures can reduce the emission of oxides of nitrogen?
(1) Installing catalytic converters in car exhaust systems
(2) Installing scrubbers in car exhaust systems
(3) Installing electrostatic precipitators in factories
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following equations represent the reactions that would occur in a catalytic
converter?
(1) N2(g) + 2CO2(g) 2NO(g) + 2CO(g)
(2) 2CO(g) + O2(g) 2CO2(g)
(3) 2C8H18(l) + 25O2(g) 16CO2(g) + 18H2O(l)
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following equations represent the reactions that would occur in the scrubber?
(1) CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g)
(2) CaO(s) + SO2(g) CaSO3(s)
(3) 2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g)
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following statements about measures to reduce air pollutants is / are correct?
Unit 28
28.1: Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
28.2: Alternative energy sources
28.3: Solar energy
28.4: Hydroelectric power
28.5: Geothermal energy
28.6: Tidal energy
28.7: Wind energy
28.8: Biogas energy from waste
28.9: Nuclear energy
(CDC guide: Alternative sources of energy)
The energy conversions that occur in a coal-fired power station is best represented as:
A Chemical energy thermal energy mechanical energy electrical energy
B Thermal energy chemical energy mechanical energy electrical energy
C Chemical energy mechanical energy electrical energy thermal energy
D Electrical energy chemical energy mechanical energy thermal energy
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using fossil fuels as an energy source?
A Fossil fuels are available readily.
B Fossil fuels are non-renewable.
C Fossil fuels are relatively cheap when compared with other alternative energy sources.
D Fossil fuels are convenient to use.
Which of the following energy sources causes the least air pollution problems?
A Petroleum
B Geothermal energy
C Coal
D Hydroelectric power
Which of the following is the most important consideration of finding a site to build a nuclear
power plant?
A It should be near to the raw material resources.
B It should be near to transport facilities.
C It should be far away from population.
D It should be far away from water supply.
Which of the following comparisons between nuclear energy and tidal energy is correct?
Nuclear energy
Tidal energy
A Renewable
Renewable
B High cost for constructing a power plant
Low cost for constructing a power plant
C Can generate electricity continuously
Only generates electricity twice a day
D Does not cause any water pollution problem Does not affect the ecology of nearby areas
Which of the following comparisons between fossil fuels and solar energy is INCORRECT?
Fossil fuels
Solar energy
A More serious air pollution
Less serious air pollution
B Energy generated can be recycled
Energy generated can be recycled
C Lower cost for constructing a power plant Higher cost for constructing a power plant
D Non-renewable
Renewable
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Which of the following statements about the use of nuclear energy is INCORRECT?
A The building cost of a nuclear power plant is high.
B It is cheap in long run.
C The heat energy generated in the reactor is used in the collision between uranium
nuclei and neutrons.
D Advanced technology is required for running the power plant.
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Which of the following are disadvantages of using fossil fuels as an energy source?
(1) The supply of fossil fuels is limited.
(2) Burning of fossil fuels causes global warming.
(3) Fossil fuels are dangerous to use under whatever conditions.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following are reasons for developing alternative energy sources?
(1) Fossil fuels are running short.
(2) Alternative energy sources are relatively cheaper.
(3) Burning of fossil fuels causes serious pollution problems.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following are reasons for the limited use of solar energy?
(1) Solar panels are expensive to build.
(2) It is difficult to collect and store solar energy.
(3) Solar energy is an unreliable energy source.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following are reasons for the limited use of hydroelectric power?
(1) It is difficult to find a site for building the dams.
(2) The cost for constructing a plant is high.
(3) The ecosystem nearby will be affected.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C
D
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A
B
C
D
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Which of the following statements about solar energy and tidal energy are correct?
(1) They are renewable energy sources.
(2) They cause less air pollution when compared with fossil fuels.
(3) The construction costs for the plants are expensive.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Wind energy
(1) is renewable.
(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D
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Under suitable conditions, organic wastes can be digested by bacteria to give a gaseous
mixture. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Organic waste is a renewable energy source.
(2) The gaseous mixture can be used as a fuel.
(3) Animal manure can be used for producing the gaseous mixture.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
Unit 29
29.1: Alcohol in our lives
29.2: Alkanols
29.5: Uses of alkanols
29.6: Problems associated with excessive drinking of alcohol
(CDC guide: Uses of alcohols in drinks, as solvents and fuels)
As food flavouring
Why is petrol, instead of ethanol, used as a fuel for motor cars in Hong Kong?
A Petrol is a cleaner fuel than ethanol.
B Ethanol is more expensive than petrol.
C Petrol is renewable while ethanol is non-renewable.
D Ethanol is more poisonous than petrol.
Which of the following statements about using ethanol as a fuel for motor cars is
INCORRECT?
A Car engines do not need to be modified before using ethanol as a fuel.
B It reduces the food supply of the world.
C Ethanol produces less energy than petrol.
D Ethanol is a renewable energy source.
Which organ in our body is responsible for removing the alcohol taken in?
A Heart
B Liver
C Stomach
D Intestine
Which of the following is NOT a health problem associated with excessive alcohol drinking?
A Stomach ulcers
B Cirrhosis of liver
C Depression
D Diabetes
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(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D
As a pain-killer
Production of vinegar
(1) only
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
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Which of the following are advantages of using gasohol (a mixture of petrol and ethanol) over
petrol as a fuel for motor cars in Brazil?
(1) Gasohol has lower carbon monoxide emissions than petrol.
(2) Gasohol is cheaper than petrol.
(3) Gasohol has a higher energy content than petrol.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following are problems associated with excessive alcoholic drinking?
(1) Loss of self-control
(2) Mouth, throat and gullet cancer
(3) Thinning of blood
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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A pregnant woman should NOT take in excess alcohol because this may lead to
(1) retarded physical development of the baby.
(2) brain damage of the baby.
(3) death of the baby.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
Directions: Questions 2 6 refer to the following process for the production of an alcoholic
beverage.
Process 1 is known as
A fermentation.
B hydration.
C addition reaction.
D cracking.
Which of the experimental set-ups is most suitable for carrying out Process 1?
Process 2 is known as
A crystallization.
B evaporation.
C fractional distillation.
D filtration.
Why the liquid containing 45% ethanol CANNOT be obtained directly from Process 1?
A X has been used up.
B Yeast has been used up.
C All the X has reacted with ethanol.
D Yeast has been killed by 15% ethanol solution.
temperature?
Hydration
Dehydration
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Which of the following experimental set-ups is suitable for preparing a liquid containing 70 %
ethanol from a liquid containing 20 % ethanol?
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propene.
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Which of the following statements about the function of limewater are correct?
(1) It is used to detect the release of carbon dioxide during fermentation.
(2) It prevents oxygen from entering the reaction mixture.
(3) It is used to absorb moisture in the atmosphere.
A
B
C
D
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water?
A Ethanol
B Ethane
C Ethyl ethanoate
D Ethanoic acid
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Which of the following procedures about fermentation of sugar solution are correct?
(1) The set-up should be left undisturbed for several days.
(2) The set-up should be kept at a temperature of 45.
(3) The set-up should be air-tight.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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A
B
C
D
(1) only
(2) only
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
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Which of the following statements about industrial preparation of ethanol from ethene are
correct?
(1) The reaction is carried out at a high temperature.
(2) The ethanol obtained is usually used to make alcoholic beverages.
(3) The ethene comes from the cracking of petroleum fractions.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following processes are involved in the production of ethanol from petroleum?
(1) Catalytic hydration
(2) Fractional distillation
(3) Cracking
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a bottle of ethanol?
B
C
D
Propan-1-ol
Ethyl ethanoate
Silver chloride
10.0 g of ethanol react with acidified potassium dichromate solution. What is the maximum
mass of ethanoic acid obtained?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0; C = 12.0; O = 16.0)
A 6.5 g.
B 10.0 g.
C 13.0 g.
D 15.0 g.
Ethanol reacts with solution A to give compound B. When B is added to sodium hydroxide
solution, compound C and water are formed. Which of the following combinations is correct?
Solution A
Compound B
Compound C
A Acidified potassium dichromate
Ethanoic acid
Ethene
B Acidified potassium permanganate
Ethanoic acid
Sodium ethanoate
C Acidified potassium dichromate
Ethyl ethanoate
Ethanoic acid
D Concentrated sulphuric acid
Ethanoic acid
Sodium ethanoate
A glass of wine becomes sour after being left on a table for a few days. Which of the following
types of reaction is responsible for the change?
A Hydration
B Oxidation
C Fermentation
D Esterification
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Which of the following substances CANNOT turn acidified potassium dichromate solution
from orange to green?
A Sulphur dioxide
B Ethene
C Ethanol
D Sulphurous acid
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Which of the following methods CANNOT be used to distinguish between ethanol and
ethanoic acid?
A Measuring their pH values
B Heating them with acidified potassium dichromate solution
C Measuring their electrical conductivities
D Treating them with dilute hydrochloric acid
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Methanoic acid and propan-1-ol react in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid to give a
compound X. What is the condensed structural formula of compound X?
A CH3CH2COOCH3
B HCOOCH2CH2CH3
C CH3COOCH2CH2CH3
D CH3COOCH2CH3
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2.0 g of ethanol react with sufficient ethanoic acid. What is the maximum mass of ethyl
ethanoate that can be obtained?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0 ; C = 12.0 ; O = 16.0)
A 1.8 g.
B 2.0 g.
C 2.9 g.
D 3.8 g.
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The flow diagram below shows some reactions starting from ethanol:
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Substance Y
Ethane
Sodium ethanoate
Ethane
Sodium ethanoate
Which of the following pairs of compounds can be distinguished by treating with water?
A Ethanol and ethyl ethanoate
B Sodium carbonate and sodium hydrogencarbonate
C Calcium sulphate and silver chloride
D Zinc and lead
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A
B
C
D
CH3CHClCOOH
CH3CH2COOH
CH2ClCH2COOH
CH3CH2COOH
CH3CH2OH
CH2ClCH2CH2OH
CH3CH2OH
CH3CHClCH2OH
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Which of the following pairs of compounds react to give the above ester?
A Ethanoic acid and propan-1-ol
B Ethanoic acid and propan-2-ol
C Propanoic acid and ethanol
D Methanoic acid and propan-2-ol
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An ester is formed by the reaction between C2H5COOH and C4H9OH. The ester is
A propyl butanoate.
B propyl propanoate.
C butyl propanoate.
D butyl ethanoate.
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B
C
D
Hydration
Oxidation
Substitution
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33
34
35
36
Y
Ethanoic acid
Propanoic acid
Propanoic acid
Ethanoic acid
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A
B
C
D
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40
Which of the following substances can react with acidified potassium permanganate solution?
(1) Ethene
(2) Ethanol
(3) Iron(II) sulphate solution
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
Directions: Questions 41 and 42 refer to the preparation of propanoic acid using the set-up
shown.
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42
43
Butan-1-ol is refluxed with acidified potassium dichromate solution for some time. Which of
the following statements about the reaction is / are correct?
(1) Acidified potassium dichromate solution acts as an oxidizing agent.
(2) The product formed has a sweet smell.
(3) The reaction involved is dehydration.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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If ethanol is refluxed with acidified potassium permanganate solution for an hour, which of the
following descriptions is / are correct?
(1) The reactants undergo esterification.
(2) The oxidation number of manganese changes from +7 to +2.
(3) The purple colour of the reaction mixture fades.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following chemicals can react with the above compound?
(1) Acidified potassium permanganate solution
(2) Sodium
(3) Ethanol
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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B
C
D
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51
After refluxing for an hour, the reaction mixture is poured into a beaker of sodium carbonate
solution. Which of the following would be observed?
(1) Gas bubbles are given off.
(2) Two immiscible layers are formed.
(3) A pleasant smell is detected.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Suppose you are provided with ethanol, potassium dichromate solution and concentrated
sulphuric acid. Which of the following compounds can be prepared from these chemicals?
(1) Ethane
(2) Ethyl ethanoate
(3) Ethanoic acid
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only
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29.8: Esters
29.9: Uses of esters
(CDC guide: Uses of esters as fragrances, flavourings and solvents)
Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a bottle of ethyl
ethanoate?
Which of the following types of organic compounds is usually used to make flavouring in
food?
A
B
C
D
Alkanes
Alkanols
Alkanoic acids
Esters
Sodium propanoate
Propan-1-ol
A
B
C
D
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(1)
(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D
HCl(aq).
NaCl(aq).
H2SO4(aq).
(1) only
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
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In an experiment to convert aspirin to salicylic acid, 8.00 g of salicylic acid were obtained
from13.5 g of aspirin. What is the percentage of aspirin that had been converted to salicylic
acid?
(Relative molecular masses: aspirin = 180.0, salicylic acid = 138.0)
A 59.3%
B 76.7%
C 77.3%
D 82.7%
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Ethyl ethanoate
(1) has a sweet and pleasant smell.
(2) is prepared by the reaction of ethanol with ethanoic acid.
(3) can be used as a solvent.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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Ethyl ethanoate is heated with excess dilute sodium hydroxide solution under reflux for
several hours. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Dilute sodium hydroxide solution acts as a catalyst.
(2) Ethyl ethanoate is neutralized.
(3) Sodium ethanoate is produced.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
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When Q is heated under reflux with sodium hydroxide solution and the mixture distilled, what
compound(s) will be found in the distillate?
(1) CH3OH
(2) CH3CH2CH2CO2Na
(3) CH3CH2CH2OH
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only