(a)(i) Give the two reasons why soda lime is used instead of caustic soda in the preparation of methane.

(ii) List two physical properties of methane.

(iii) A hydrocarbon with a vapour density of 29 contains 82.76% carbon and 17.24% hydrogen. Determine the: I. empirical formula; II. molecular formula of the hydrocarbon. [ H = 1.00 C = 12.00 ]

 

(b)(i) What is meant by the term isomerism?

(ii) Draw the structures of the two isomers of the compound with the molecular formula C\(_2\)H\(_6\)O.

(iii) Give the name of each of the isomers in (b)(ii).

(iv) State the major difference between the isomers.

 

(c) Give three deductions that could be made from the qualitative and quantitative analysis of a given organic compound.

(d) Give one chemical test to distinguish between propene and propane.