Chemistry · Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 11 · Question 31
5070Formulae, functional groups and terminology
P is a branched hydrocarbon with the ratio of carbon atoms to hydrogen atoms being 1 : 2. P has a relative molecular mass of 56. What is the identity of P?
- AH-C(=C)-C-H structural formula (but-2-ene type structure)
- BH-C-C(=C)-C-H structural formula (methylpropene type structure)
- CH-C-C-C-H with methyl branch structural formula (2-methylpropane type structure)
- DH-C=C-C-C-H structural formula (pent-2-ene type structure)
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Correct answer: B. H-C-C(=C)-C-H structural formula (methylpropene type structure)
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