Ethane-1,2-diol can be formed according to the following reaction.

2CO (g) + 3H₂ (g) $\rightleftharpoons$ HOCH₂CH₂OH (g)

(i) Deduce the equilibrium constant expression, K_c, for this reaction.

(ii) State how increasing the pressure of the reaction mixture at constant temperature will affect the position of equilibrium and the value of K_c.

Position of equilibrium:

K_c:

(iii) Calculate the enthalpy change, ΔH^θ, in kJ, for this reaction using section 11 of the data booklet. The bond enthalpy of the carbon–oxygen bond in CO (g) is 1077kJmol^-1.

(iv) The enthalpy change, ΔH^θ, for the following similar reaction is –233.8 kJ.

2CO(g) + 3H₂(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ HOCH₂CH₂OH (l)

Deduce why this value differs from your answer to (a)(iii).

Determine the average oxidation state of carbon in ethene and in ethane-1,2-diol.

Ethene:

Ethane-1,2-diol:

Explain why the boiling point of ethane-1,2-diol is significantly greater than that of ethene.

Ethane-1,2-diol can be oxidized first to ethanedioic acid, (COOH)₂, and then to carbon dioxide and water. Suggest the reagents to oxidize ethane-1,2-diol.

The following reaction was allowed to reach equilibrium at 761 K.

H₂ (g) + I₂ (g) $\rightleftharpoons$ 2HI (g)               ΔH^θ < 0

Outline the effect, if any, of each of the following changes on the position of equilibrium, giving a reason in each case.

Identify two different amphiprotic species in the above reactions.

State what is meant by the term conjugate base.

State the conjugate base of the hydroxide ion, OH^–.

A student working in the laboratory classified HNO₃, H₂SO₄, H₃PO₄ and HClO₄ as acids based on their pH. He hypothesized that “all acids contain oxygen and hydrogen”.

Evaluate his hypothesis.

Sketch the Lewis (electron dot) structure of the P₄ molecule, containing only single bonds.

Write an equation for the reaction of white phosphorus (P₄) with chlorine gas to form phosphorus trichloride (PCl₃).

Deduce the electron domain and molecular geometry using VSEPR theory, and estimate the Cl–P–Cl bond angle in PCl₃.

Explain the polarity of PCl₃.

Calculate the standard enthalpy change (ΔH^⦵) for the forward reaction in kJ mol⁻¹.

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₃(g) = −306.4 kJ mol⁻¹

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₅(g) = −398.9 kJ mol⁻¹

State the equilibrium constant expression, K_c, for this reaction.

State, with a reason, the effect of an increase in temperature on the position of this equilibrium.

Distinguish between the terms reaction quotient, Q, and equilibrium constant, K_c.

The equilibrium constant, K_c, is 0.282 at temperature T.

Deduce, showing your work, the direction of the initial reaction.

Deduce the equilibrium constant expression, K_c, for the decomposition of PCl₅(g).

Deduce, giving a reason, the factor responsible for establishing the new equilibrium after 14 minutes.

Deduce the Lewis (electron dot) structure and molecular geometry of PCl₃.

Estimate the H−N−H bond angle in methanamine using VSEPR theory.

Ammonia reacts reversibly with water.

NH₃(g) + H₂O(l) $\rightleftharpoons$ NH₄⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq)

Explain the effect of adding H⁺(aq) ions on the position of the equilibrium.

Hydrazine reacts with water in a similar way to ammonia. Deduce an equation for the reaction of hydrazine with water.

Outline, using an ionic equation, what is observed when magnesium powder is added to a solution of ammonium chloride.

Hydrazine has been used as a rocket fuel. The propulsion reaction occurs in several stages but the overall reaction is:

N₂H₄(l) → N₂(g) + 2H₂(g)

Suggest why this fuel is suitable for use at high altitudes.

Determine the enthalpy change of reaction, ΔH, in kJ, when 1.00 mol of gaseous hydrazine decomposes to its elements. Use bond enthalpy values in section 11 of the data booklet.

N₂H₄(g) → N₂(g) + 2H₂(g)

The standard enthalpy of formation of N₂H₄(l) is +50.6 kJ$$mol⁻¹. Calculate the enthalpy of vaporization, ΔH_vap, of hydrazine in kJ$$mol⁻¹.

N₂H₄(l) → N₂H₄(g)

(If you did not get an answer to (f), use −85 kJ but this is not the correct answer.)

Calculate, showing your working, the mass of hydrazine needed to remove all the dissolved oxygen from 1000 dm³ of the sample.

Calculate the volume, in dm³, of nitrogen formed under SATP conditions. (The volume of 1 mol of gas = 24.8 dm³ at SATP.)

Calculate the percentage by mass of nitrogen in urea to two decimal places using section 6 of the data booklet.

Suggest how the percentage of nitrogen affects the cost of transport of fertilizers giving a reason.

The structural formula of urea is shown.

Predict the electron domain and molecular geometries at the nitrogen and carbon atoms, applying the VSEPR theory.

Urea can be made by reacting potassium cyanate, KNCO, with ammonium chloride, NH₄Cl.

                                      KNCO(aq) + NH₄Cl(aq) → (H₂N)₂CO(aq) + KCl(aq)

Determine the maximum mass of urea that could be formed from 50.0 cm³ of 0.100 mol dm⁻³ potassium cyanate solution.

Urea can also be made by the direct combination of ammonia and carbon dioxide gases.

                                   2NH₃(g) + CO₂(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ (H₂N)₂CO(g) + H₂O(g)     ΔH < 0

Predict, with a reason, the effect on the equilibrium constant, K_c, when the temperature is increased.

Suggest one reason why urea is a solid and ammonia a gas at room temperature.

Sketch two different hydrogen bonding interactions between ammonia and water.

The combustion of urea produces water, carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

Formulate a balanced equation for the reaction.

The mass spectrum of urea is shown below.

Identify the species responsible for the peaks at m/z = 60 and 44.

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.

Predict the number of signals in the ¹H NMR spectrum of urea.

Predict the electron domain and molecular geometries around the oxygen atom of molecule A using VSEPR.

The IR spectrum of one of the compounds is shown:

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Deduce, giving a reason, the compound producing this spectrum.

Compound A and B are isomers. Draw two other structural isomers with the formula ${\mathrm{C}}_3{\mathrm{H}}_6\mathrm{O}$.

The equilibrium constant, $K_{\mathrm{c}}$, for the conversion of A to B is $1.0\times {10}^8$ in water at $298 \mathrm{K}$.

Deduce, giving a reason, which compound, A or B, is present in greater concentration when equilibrium is reached.

Explain why Si has a smaller atomic radius than Al.

Explain the decrease in radius from Na to Na⁺.

State the condensed electron configurations for Cr and Cr3⁺.

Describe metallic bonding and how it contributes to electrical conductivity.

Deduce the Lewis (electron dot) structure and molecular geometry of sulfur dichloride, SCl₂.

Suggest, giving reasons, the relative volatilities of SCl₂ and H₂O.

Consider the following equilibrium reaction:

2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ 2SO₃(g)

State and explain how the equilibrium would be affected by increasing the volume of the reaction container at a constant temperature.

The diagram shows the Maxwell-Boltzmann curve for the uncatalyzed reaction.

Draw a distribution curve at a lower temperature (T₂) and show on the diagram how the addition of a catalyst enables the reaction to take place more rapidly than at T₁.

The hydrogen peroxide could cause further oxidation of the methanol. Suggest a possible oxidation product.

Determine the overall equation for the production of methanol.

8.00 g of methane is completely converted to methanol. Calculate, to three significant figures, the final volume of hydrogen at STP, in dm³. Use sections 2 and 6 of the data booklet.

Determine the enthalpy change, ΔH, in kJ. Use section 11 of the data booklet.

Bond enthalpy of CO = 1077 kJ mol⁻¹.

State the expression for K_c for this stage of the reaction.

State and explain the effect of increasing temperature on the value of K_c.