Question 3

The boiling points of three isomers are given in the table below.


3.1 Define the term structural isomer. (2)

3.2 What type of isomers (POSITIONAL, CHAIN or FUNCTIONAL) are these three compounds? (1)

3.3 Explain the trend in the boiling points from compound A to compound C. (3)

3.4 Which ONE of the three compounds (A, B or C) has the highest vapour pressure? Refer to the data in the table to give a reason for the answer. (2)

3.5 Use MOLECULAR FORMULAE and write down a balanced equation for the complete combustion of compound B. (3)

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