DP Chemistry (last assessment 2024)
Question 18M.2.sl.TZ1.h
| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 18M.2.sl.TZ1.h |
| Level | sl | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | Identify | Question number | h | Adapted from | N/A |
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[Maximum mark: 2]
18M.2.sl.TZ1.h
Urea, (H2N)2CO, is excreted by mammals and can be used as a fertilizer.
The IR spectrum of urea is shown below.
Identify the bonds causing the absorptions at 3450 cm−1 and 1700 cm−1 using section 26 of the data booklet.
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Markscheme
3450 cm–1: N–H
1700 cm–1: C=O
Do not accept “O–H” for 3450 cm–1.
[2 marks]