3.3.4 Alkenes PPQ Flashcards
1
Q
Butan-1-ol can be manufactured by reacting steam with but-1-ene in the presence of sulfuric acid. Explain why there is a very low yield of butan-1-ol from but-1-ene in this manufacturing process.
A
butan-1-ol is formed from a less stable carbocation; primary rather than secondary
2
Q
which statement about poly(ethene) is correct? A. it has a lower relative molecular mass than ethene. B. It has a lower desnity than ethene at standard temperature and pressure. C. It has a higher melting point than ethene. D. It decolourises bromine water.
A
C. It has a higher melting point than ethene
