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1. Parabens are esters of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (structure), give example of a paraben & draw other compound used to make it. 2. Suggest a possible use for parabens. 3. What type of hybridisation does the aromatic carbon adopt? 4. How do pi bonds form?

Eg. methyl/ethyl/propyl (etc.) paraben. Drawing of the alcohol used to make paraben. Possible uses: food preservative, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical use. The aromatic carbon atoms are sp²hybridi...

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Give the IUPAC name of CH3CH2CH2CH2CH(OH)CN and describe why the formation of this molecule creates 2 enantiomers.

The IUPAC name of CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH(OH)CN is 2-Hydroxyhexanenitrile as its carbon chain is 6 carbons long (Hex). The nitrile group takes naming priority over the a...

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An amino acid contains 52.2% carbon, 9.3% hydrogen, 8.7% nitrogen and 29.8% oxygen by mass and has a relative molecular mass of 161 g/mol. What is its molecular formula? What functional groups must it have?

In 100g of compound, the amount of each element is given by: C: n = 52.2/12 = 4.35 H: n = 9.3/1 = 9.3 N: n = 8.7/14 = 0.621... O: n = 29.8/16 = 1.8625 Dividing through by the smallest amount (0.621) gives...

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explain ionic bonding in a giant ionic lattice?

Bonding is about the movement of electrons-electrons are NEGATIVELY charged-the electrons move to allow atoms to become more STABLE by having a full outer shell of electrons-The periodic table is useful t...

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Calculate the relative formula mass of aluminium sulfate, Al2(SO4)3 (2 marks)

As the question is 2 marks, show working to ensure you get a mark even if answer is slightly wrongFrom periodic table you can see that the relative atomic masses are oxygen = 16; aluminium = 27; sulfur = ...

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