Question 2

QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)

2.1 The IUPAC name of an organic compound is 4,4-dimethylpent-2-yne.

2.1.1 Write down the GENERAL FORMULA of the homologous series to
which this compound belongs. (1)

2.1.2 Write down the STRUCTURAL formula of this compound. (3)

2.2 The organic compound below has one positional isomer and one functional
isomer.

2.2.1 Define the term positional isomer. (2)

For this compound, write down the:

2.2.2 IUPAC name of its POSITIONAL isomer (2)

2.2.3 Structural formula of its FUNCTIONAL isomer (2)

2.3 Consider the condensed structural formula of an organic compound below.

2.3.1 Is this a PRIMARY, SECONDARY or TERTIARY alcohol?
Give a reason for the answer. (2)

2.3.2 Write down the IUPAC name of the above compound. (2)

2.3.3 Write down the IUPAC name of the MAJOR ORGANIC PRODUCT
formed when this compound undergoes an elimination reaction. (2)
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