NAME CLASS 21S

JURONG PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE

JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2022

CHEMISTRY 9729/01
Higher 2 22 September 2022
Paper 1 Multiple Choice 1 hour

Candidates answer on separate paper.

Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Data Booklet

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Write in soft pencil.

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Write your name, class and exam index number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided unless this
has been done for you.

There are thirty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C or D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.

Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.

Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.

This document consists of 13 printed pages.

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1 Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.

The table shows the forth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth ionisation energies of an
element.
Which element has these ionisation energies values?
4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
Ionisation Energy / kJ mol−1 5900 7100 8700 11000 13500 42000

A Si B P

C Cl D Ar

2 Ethanedioate ions, C2O42–, are oxidised by hot acidified, aqueous potassium manganate(VII)
according to the following equation.

2MnO4–(aq) + 5C2O42–(aq) + 16H+(aq) → 2Mn2+(aq) + 10CO2(g) + 8H2O(l)

What volume of 0.020 mol dm–3 potassium manganate(VII) is required to oxidise completely
1.0 x 10–3 mol of the salt K2C2O4?

A 20 cm3

B 40 cm3

C 50 cm3

D 125 cm3

3 Propanone and dichloromethane are common organic solvents used in the laboratory.
Propanone is soluble in water but dichloromethane is not.

propanone dichloromethane

Which of the following statements best accounts for this?

A Propanone is a polar molecule but dichloromethane is non-polar.

B A hydrogen bond forms between the hydrogen in propanone and the oxygen of a water
molecule.

C A hydrogen bond forms between the oxygen in propanone and the hydrogen of a water
molecule.

D Propanone has a smaller relative molecular mass than dichloromethane.

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4 Nitrogen oxides (NOx) can be formed from the reaction of nitrogen with oxygen in car engines.
It can dissolve in water to form nitric acid which causes acid rain. Which of the following
statements are correct?

1 N atom in NO3− is sp2 hybridised.

2 NO and NO2 contain an unpaired electron.

3 NO and NO2 have no net dipole moment.

A 1 only

B 1 and 2

C 2 and 3

D 1, 2 and 3

5 The value of pV is plotted against p for 2 gases, A and B, where p is the pressure and V is the
volume of the gas.

Which of the following could be identities of the gases?

gas A gas B

A 0.5 mol of CH4 at 25 ºC 0.5 mol of CH4 at 50 ºC

B 0.5 mol of NH3 at 25 ºC 0.5 mol of NH3 at 323 ºC

C 0.5 mol of CH4 at 25 ºC 1 mol of NH3 at 25 ºC

D 1 mol of NH3 at 25 ºC 0.5 mol of CH4 at 25 ºC

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6 Travellers to countries with cold climate may sometimes use heat packs to keep warm. One
example is the sodium ethanoate heat pack. This consists of a supersaturated solution of
sodium ethanoate and a small metal disc containing very small crystals of sodium ethanoate.

When the disc is broken, the small crystals of sodium ethanoate are released into the solution
and act as nucleation sites to catalyse the crystallisation reaction of sodium ethanoate.

Which line gives the signs of ∆H, ∆S and ∆G for the overall process?

∆H ∆S ∆G

A - - -

B - - +

C + + -

D + + +

7 A student investigated the kinetics of the reaction between 1.00 mol dm–3 potassium iodide
and 0.0500 mol dm–3 sodium peroxodisulfate.
S2O82−(aq) + 2I−(aq) → 2SO42−(aq) + I2(aq)

The two reactants were mixed in the presence of a known amount of sodium thiosulfate and
a few drops of starch. The time taken for an intense blue colour to be observed was recorded.

Experiment Volume used / cm3

Time / s
number KI Na2S2O8 H2O

1 10.0 5.0 25.0 170

2 15.0 5.0 20.0 113

3 15.0 10.0 15.0 56.5

4 20.0 20.0 0.0 z

What is the value of z?

A 11 B 21 C 85 D 1360

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8 Gas A decomposes to two other gases, B and C, according to the equation:

2A(g) ⇌ 3B(g) + C(g) ∆H = +x kJ mol–1
Which of the following correctly describes what will happen if a proposed change is made to
this system at equilibrium?

proposed change value of Kc position of equilibrium

A add inert solid no change shift left

B increase pressure no change shift right

C increase temperature increase shift right

D add catalyst increase no change

9 The graph shows the result of an investigation of the initial rate of hydrolysis of maltose by the
enzyme amylase. In the experiments, the initial concentration of maltose was varied, but that
of amylase was kept constant.

[maltose]se]

Which conclusions can be deduced from these results?

1 When [maltose] is low, the rate is first order with respect to [maltose].
2 When [maltose] is high, the rate is independent of [maltose].
3 When [maltose] is high, the rate is independent of [amylase].

A 1 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

10 Aqueous solutions of aluminium salts are acidic. They contain [Al(H2O)6]3+ ions.

Ka for [Al(H2O)6]3+ = 1.0  10−5 mol dm−3

What is the pH of 0.01 mol dm−3 AlCl3?

A 2.5 B 3.5 C 5.0 D 6.0

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11 Pure water undergoes dissociation as shown in the equation below.

H2O ⇌ H+ + OH–
At 40°C, the [H+] is found to be 10–6.8 mol dm–3.
Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A The dissociation of water is an endothermic process.

B Water is acidic at 40oC.

C At 40oC, the value of pKw is 13.6.

D Both H+ and OH− ions are of the same concentration for pure water at 40oC.

12 The pH change when 0.100 mol dm–3 CH3CO2H is added dropwise to 10.0 cm3 of
0.100 mol dm–3 KOH(aq) is given in the graph below.

At which point on the graph does pH = pKa, where Ka is the acid dissociation constant of the
weak acid?

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13 The use of Data Booklet is relevant to this question.

Peroxodisulfate ions convert iodide ions into iodine slowly.

S2O82–(aq) + 2I–(aq) → 2SO42–(aq) + I2(aq)

The rate of the reaction can be increased by adding catalysts such as aqueous iron(III) ions.

A possible pathway of a catalyst reaction involves the following steps:

Step 1 2Fe3+(aq) + 2I–(aq) → 2Fe2+(aq) + I2(aq)

Step 2 S2O82–(aq) + 2Fe2+(aq) → 2Fe3+(aq) + 2SO42–(aq)

Which statement about the reaction is incorrect?

A S2O82– is a stronger oxidising agent than Fe3+.

B The reaction between S2O82− and I− is slow because the Ecell value is small.

C The Ecell for step 2 is more positive than step 1.

D Aqueous cobalt(II) ions can be used as a catalyst for this reaction.

14 Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.

A cell is set up by connecting a Cu2+/Cu half-cell and an acidified Cr2O72−/Cr3+ half-cell under
standard conditions.

Which of the following correctly describes the effect on the e.m.f of the cell when the respective
change is made?

change effect on e.m.f of cell

A using a larger copper electrode Become more positive

B addition of concentrated H2SO4 into Become less positive

reduction half-cell
C addition of dilute NaOH into oxidation Become less positive
half-cell
D addition of water into oxidation half-cell Become more positive

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15 Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question.

A student carried out an experiment involving the electrolysis of aqueous copper(II) sulfate in
cell A and aqueous chromium(III) sulfate in cell B.

Given that 6.35 g of copper was deposited at electrode X at the end of the experiment, what is
the mass of chromium deposited at electrode Y?

A 0.87 g B 1.74 g C 3.47 g D 10.4 g

16 The solubility product of a substance is S. If the concentration of the cation in a saturated

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solution is found to be ( ) , what could be the substance?
4
A CaCl2

B Ca3(PO4)2

C Al(OH)3

D Al2(SO4)3

17 Adding concentrated HCl to CuSO4(aq) causes the colour of the solution to change from
from blue to green.
Which of the following best explains this observation?

1 number of d-electrons in copper changes

2 energy gap between the d-orbitals changes

3 oxidation state of copper changes.

A Only 1 is correct.

B Only 2 is correct.

C 1 and 2 are correct.

D 1 and 3 are correct.

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18 The three minerals below are obtained from mines around the world. Each one behaves as a
mixture of two carbonate compounds. They can be used as fire retardants because they
decompose in the heat, producing CO2. This gas smothers the fire.
barytocite BaCa(CO3)2

dolomite CaMg(CO3)2

huntite Mg3Ca(CO3)4
What is the order of effectiveness as fire retardant, from best to worst?
best worst

A dolomite barytocite huntite

B dolomite huntite barytocite

C huntite dolomite barytocite

D huntite barytocite dolomite

19 When aqueous potassium fluoride is added to an aqueous solution of

iron(III) chloride, the yellow solution decolourises. No colour change is observed when aqueous
ammonium thiocyanate is added to the resulting solution. However, when aqueous sodium
cyanide is added, the colourless solution turns red.

complex [Fe(H2O)6]3+ [Fe(H2O)F5]2− [Fe(H2O)5SCN]2+ [Fe(CN)6]3−

colour yellow colourless blood red red

In which sequence are the ligands listed in order of increasing ligand strength?

A F− < SCN− < CN−

B SCN− < F−< CN−

C F− < CN− < SCN−

D CN− < F−< SCN−

20 What is the total number of different isomers that can be produced when 2-methylpentan-3-ol is
heated with an excess of concentrated sulfuric acid?

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4

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21 Compound W undergoes free radical substitution with chlorine. The equation below represents
one of the propagation steps, where the free radical Z• is formed by the loss of a hydrogen
atom.

+ Cl Z + HCl

compound W
What is the total number of different mono-substituted radicals Z• that can be formed?
A 2

B 3

C 4

D 5

22 Hydroboration is a method of preparing alcohols from alkenes in an

anti-Markovnikov manner. The reaction involves the formation of a four-membered cyclic
transition state, where the partial positive charge is carried on the more highly substituted
carbon. The alkylborane undergoes redox reaction with hydrogen peroxide to form an alcohol.
-
H BH2
BH3
+

OH
H H BH2
H2O 2
OH-

Which of the following will be obtained if the following compound Y is subjected to

hydroboration using BD3 followed by H2O2 and OH-? (D = 21H )

Compound Y

A H C D
OD OH

B H D OD
OH H

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23 Vitamin A1, is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be found in food. It is used as a supplement to treat
and prevent vitamin A deficiency, and to reduce the risk of complications in measles patients.

The structure of Vitamin A1 is given below:

OH

Which statements regarding Vitamin A1 is/are correct?

1 When Vitamin A1 is treated with cold alkaline KMnO4, the product has a total of 210
isomers.

2 3 different organic compounds are formed when Vitamin A1 is treated with hot acidified
KMnO4.

3 2 mol of CO2 gas is produced when Vitamin A1 is treated with hot acidified KMnO4.

A Only 1

B Only 2

C 1 and 2

D 1, 2 and 3

24 Methylbenzene, phenol and phenylamine all undergo electrophilic substitution with suitable
reagents.
CH3 CH3 OH OH NH2 NH2

Br Br Br Br
I II III

Br

Which of the following gives the correct reagent and condition for reactions I, II and III?

I II III

A Br2, Fe Br2 in CCl4 Br2(aq)

B Br2, FeBr3 Br2(aq) Br2 in CCl4

C Br2(aq) Br2 in CCl4 Br2, Fe

D Br2 in CCl4 Br2, FeBr3 Br2(aq)

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25 Putrescine is used in the production of Nylon-4,6. It can be synthesised from ethene by the
following reactions.

I II III
CH2=CH2 Y NCCH2CH2CN H2NCH2CH2CH2CH2NH2
Putrescine

Which of the following gives the correct reagents and conditions for steps I to III?

I II III

A Br2 KCN in ethanol, heat H2, Ni, heat

B Br2 HCN, trace NaCN, cold LiAlH4, dry ether

C cold, alkaline KMnO4 KCN in ethanol, heat LiAlH4, dry ether

D cold, alkaline KMnO4 HCN, trace NaCN, cold H2, Ni, heat

26 Compound P, C3H8O2, is an alcohol containing two –OH groups per molecule.

It can be oxidised in stages to compound Q, C3H6O2, which reacts with
2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine but not with Fehling’s solution. Compound Q is then further oxidised
to R, C3H4O3 which reacts with aqueous sodium carbonate.
Which of the following about the properties of P, Q and R is correct?

contains at least one chiral centre gives positive iodoform test

A P, Q and R P only

B Q only P and Q

C P only P, Q and R

D P and Q Q and R

27 The diagram below shows an aromatic organic compound that contains 3 chlorine atoms
labelled a, b, and c respectively.
Cl b
CH C
CH2Cl c

COCl a

Which gives the correct order of the Cl atoms based on their decreasing ease of hydrolysis?
A a, b, c

B a, c, b

C b, a, c

D b, c, a

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28 Which of the following represents the structure of the organic product when
compound Y is heated with ethanolic NaOH?
Cl
Cl

Cl
CH
Cl CH3

Compound Y

A Cl B Cl C Cl D OH
OH OH

OH OH
CH C CH CH
Cl CH3 H CH2 HO CH3 HO CH3

29 Which of the following will produce solutions of increasing pH when equimolar quantities of the
organic compounds are separately dissolved in water?

A ethanamide, ethanoic acid, ethanoyl chloride

B ethanamide, ethanoyl chloride, ethanoic acid

C ethanoic acid, ethanoyl chloride, ethanamide

D ethanoyl chloride, ethanoic acid, ethanamide

30 The diagram below shows 3 common organic nitrogen compounds.

CONH2 NH2 NHCH3

J K L
Which of the following shows the correct order of increasing basicity of these compounds?
A J, K, L

B J, L, K

C K, L, J

D K, J, L

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1 D 11 B 21 B

2 A 12 D 22 C

3 C 13 B 23 A

4 B 14 D 24 A

5 B 15 C 25 A

6 A 16 B 26 C

7 B 17 B 27 B

8 C 18 C 28 B

9 B 19 B 29 D

10 B 20 C 30 A

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