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Naming organic compounds

11.2

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  • Name and draw the displayed formulae of: 3 Name and draw the structural and displayed (a) methane and ethane formulae of unbranched: (b) ethene (a) alkanes (c) ethanol (b) alkenes, including (d) ethanoic acid but-1-ene and but-2-ene (e) the products of the reactions stated in sections 11.4–11.7 (c) alcohols, including propan‑1‑ol, propan‑2‑ol, butan‑1‑ol and butan‑2‑ol (d) carboxylic acids containing up to four carbon atoms per molecule
  • State the type of compound present, given a 4 Name and draw the displayed formulae of the chemical name ending in -ane, -ene, -ol, or unbranched esters which can be made from -oic acid or from a molecular formula or unbranched alcohols and carboxylic acids, displayed formula each containing up to four carbon atoms

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1May / June 2026 · Paper 21 · Q32
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