Here is the breakdown and solution for each question related to organic chemistry reactions and isomerism in the CBC curriculum for Grade 6.
Question 8: Product of (CH3-CH=CH-CH2-CH2-CH3 + Br2)
Solution
The compound given is hex-2-ene (CH3-CH=CH-CH2-CH2-CH3). When it reacts with bromine (Br2), an addition reaction occurs across the double bond:
The double bond is between C2 and C3:
CH3-CH=CH-CH2-CH2-CH3 1 2 3 4 5 6
Bromine adds to C2 and C3:
CH3-CHBr-CHBr-CH2-CH2-CH3
Correct answer: A. CH3-CHBr-CHBr-CH2-CH2-CH3
Question 9: Catalyst for Hydrogenation of Alkenes
Solution
Hydrogenation of alkenes (adding H2) requires a metal catalyst. Common catalysts:
- Copper: Not commonly used for hydrogenation
- Nickel: Commonly used
- Aluminium: Not used
- Zinc: Not used
Correct answer: (b) Nickel
Question 10: Cis/Trans Isomerism of Compounds
Solution
Ask: Which compounds can have cis/trans (geometric) isomerism around a double bond? Cis/trans isomerism occurs when each carbon of the double bond has two different groups attached.
a. (CH3)2C=CHCH3
- Structure:
- Double bond between C1 (with two CH3 groups) and C2 (with one CH3 and one H)
- C1 does not have two different groups (both CH3)
- Cannot have cis/trans isomerism
b. H2C=CHCH3 (Propene)
- Double bond between C1H2 and C2
- C1 has two identical H atoms
- Cannot have cis/trans isomerism
c. CH3CH=CHCH3 (But-2-ene)
- Double bond between C2 and C3
- C2 has CH3 and H
- C3 has CH3 and H
- Has cis/trans isomerism
Drawing the Isomers for CH3CH=CHCH3:
Cis-2-butene:
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CH3 groups on same side:
CH₃ H / C=C / H CH₃
Trans-2-butene:
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CH3 groups on opposite sides:
H CH₃ / C=C / CH₃ H
Labels:
- Cis: CH₃ groups together (same side)
- Trans: CH₃ groups opposite
d. CH3CH2CH=CHBr
- Double bond between C3 and C4
- Attachments to C3: CH2CH3 and H
- Attachments to C4: Br and H
- Each carbon of the double bond has two different groups
- Has cis/trans isomerism
Drawing the Isomers for CH3CH2CH=CHBr:
Cis-isomer:
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Br and CH2CH3 on same side
H CH2CH3 / C=C /
Br H
Trans-isomer:
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Br and CH2CH3 on opposite sides
CH2CH3 H / C=C / H Br
Labels:
- Cis: Br and CH2CH3 together
- Trans: Br and CH2CH3 opposite
Summary:
- Only (c) CH3CH=CHCH3 and (d) CH3CH2CH=CHBr have cis/trans isomerism.
- Diagrams for both isomers for these compounds are provided above.
