OCR A Jun 2010 Paper 2 Q3

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3 Alcohols are used in the industrial production of many organic compounds. 12 (a) Complete the flowchart below to show the organic product formed in each of the reactions of butan-1-ol. K2Cr2O7(aq) / H2SO4(aq) reflux K2Cr2O7(aq) / H2SO4(aq) distil CH3CH2CH2CH2OH acid / heat CH3COOH / H2SO4 reflux [4]OCR 2010<br />
 (b) Butan-1-ol can be prepared by the alkaline hydrolysis of 1-iodobutane. CH3CH2CH2CH2OH + I CH3CH2CH2CH2I + OH 13 The reaction mixture is gently heated for 20 minutes. (i) The curly arrow model is used in reaction mechanisms to show the movement of electron pairs. Use the curly arrow model to outline the mechanism for the alkaline hydrolysis of 1-iodobutane. In your answer, include the name of the mechanism, the type of bond fission and relevant dipoles. name of mechanismtype of bond fission[5] (ii) A student decides to prepare butan-1-ol by the alkaline hydrolysis of 1-chlorobutane. Suggest, with reasons, any change in the conditions from those used in the alkaline hydrolysis of 1-iodobutane.[2] [Total: 11]OCR 2010 Turn over<br />
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