Question

5(b). Consider the following structure of an organic compound, Q, shown as a cyclopropane-type ring structure (H₂C-CH₂-CH₂ triangular ring). (i) Name compound Q; (ii) Write the balanced equation for the complete combustion of compound Q; (iii) What type of reaction will compound Q undergo with chlorine? (iv) Draw the structure of the alkene that is an isomer of compound Q.

Model answer

(i) Compound Q is Cyclopropane. (ii) 2C₃H₆+9O₂→6CO₂+6H₂O (iii) Q will undergo a substitution reaction with chlorine. (iv) The alkene isomer of Q (C₃H₆) is Propene: CH₂=CH-CH₃.

Accepted Answer

(i) Compound Q is Cyclopropane.
(ii) 2C₃H₆+9O₂→6CO₂+6H₂O
(iii) Q will undergo a substitution reaction with chlorine.
(iv) The alkene isomer of Q (C₃H₆) is Propene: CH₂=CH-CH₃.

WAEC Chemistry 2014 Theory — Question 35

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