AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) — May–June 2023, Paper 41

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Question 1 · 19 marks · Group 2 chemistry (thermal stability of nitrates)

Group 2 nitrates decompose when heated. Describe how the thermal stability of Group 2 nitrates changes with increasing proton number. Explain your answer.

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Question 2 · 11 marks · Transition element chemistry (stereoisomerism of complexes)

Some transition element complexes can show stereoisomerism. State two types of stereoisomerism shown by transition element complexes.

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Question 3 · 10 marks · Reaction kinetics (order of reaction)

Aqueous acidified iodate(V) ions, IO₃⁻, react with iodide ions: IO₃⁻ + 6H⁺ + 5I⁻ → 3I₂ + 3H₂O. The initial rate of this reaction is investigated; Table 3.1 gives the results. The…

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Question 4 · 10 marks · Benzene (bonding and hybridisation)

State the hybridisation of the carbon atoms and the C–C–H bond angle in benzene, C₆H₆. Explain how orbital overlap leads to the formation of σ and π bonds in benzene.

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Question 5 · 13 marks · Catalysis (catalytic converters)

The exhaust systems of most modern gasoline-fuelled cars contain a catalytic converter with three metal catalysts. These metals act as heterogeneous catalysts. Name three metal…

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Question 6 · 10 marks · Organic chemistry (functional groups)

Compound H has the structural formula CH₂=CHCH(NH₂)COOH. Name all the functional groups in H.

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Question 7 · 18 marks · Nitrogen compounds (basicity of amines and amides)

State the relative basicities of ethanamide, diethylamine and ethylamine in aqueous solution. Explain your answer.

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Question 8 · 9 marks · Lattice energy (signs of energy changes)

Complete Table 8.1 by placing one tick in each row to indicate the sign of each type of energy change under standard conditions: lattice energy, enthalpy change of hydration, and…

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