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Organic chemistry — Question 28

QCAA 2024, Paper 1 · 4 marks

Q28 · 2024 · Paper 1Unclassified4 marks

QUESTION 28 (4 marks)

One structural isomer of C4H9Cl is shown.

CH3

CH3

CH2 CH

Cl

a) Explain why the isomer is a saturated compound.

[1 mark]

b) Identify whether the isomer is a primary or secondary haloalkane.

[1 mark]

c) Determine the structural formula of another isomer of C4H9Cl that is a tertiary haloalkane, and apply IUPAC rules to name this isomer.

[2 marks]

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