Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Question 11

Practice objective / multiple choice question 11 from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 11 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • CHEMISTRY • objective

An unknown monohydric alcohol with the general formula \(C_nH_{2n+2}O\) is weighed (2.00 g) and completely combusted. The combustion produces 2.20 g of \(CO_2\) and 0.60 g of \(H_2O\). The oxidation of the same alcohol with excess \(K_2Cr_2O_7\) in acidic medium gives a carboxylic acid that is isolated and weighed (0.55 g).\n\n(a) Determine the molecular formula of the alcohol and state whether it is primary, secondary or tertiary.\n(b) Calculate the theoretical mass of the carboxylic acid expected from the oxidation and the percent yield based on the observed 0.55 g.

Answer Options

A. C3H6O, primary; theoretical acid mass 0.58 g, percent yield ≈ 95 %
B. C4H10O, tertiary; theoretical acid mass 0.70 g, percent yield ≈ 79 %
C. C2H6O, secondary; theoretical acid mass 0.55 g, percent yield ≈ 100 %
Correct Answer D. C3H8O, primary; theoretical acid mass 0.62 g, percent yield ≈ 89 %
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
C3H8O, primary; theoretical acid mass 0.62 g, percent yield ≈ 89 %

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Question 11. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

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