DP Chemistry (last assessment 2024)
Question 21M.2.sl.TZ2.c
| Date | May 2021 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 21M.2.sl.TZ2.c |
| Level | sl | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Apply, State | Question number | c | Adapted from | N/A |
c.
[Maximum mark: 2]
21M.2.sl.TZ2.c
Organic chemistry can be used to synthesize a variety of products.
Write the equation and name the organic product when ethanol reacts with methanoic acid.
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Markscheme
Equation:
CH3CH2OH + HCOOH HCOOCH2CH3 + H2O ✓
Product name:
ethyl methanoate ✓
Accept equation without equilibrium arrows.
Accept equation with molecular formulas (C2H6O + CH2O2 C3H6O2 + H2O) only if product name is correct.