(a)(i) What type of reaction is involved in each of the conversion processes indicated as I to V below?

(ii) Name one isomer of glucose

(iii) Explain why palmwine becomes sour on prolonged exposure to air.

 

(b)(i) List the reagents and the reaction condition necessary for ethanoic acid to form an alkanoate.

(ii) Give two uses of alkanoates

(c)(i) What is the lUPAC name of the following compound?

(ii) Outline one chemical test to distinguish between methane and the compound in (c)(i) above.

(iii) Write an equation for the combustion of ethene in excess oxygen.