The scheme below shows a series of reactions starting with Propanol. Study it and answer the questions that follow. (a) (i) Name the type of reaction...

The scheme below shows a series of reactions starting with Propanol. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

(a) (i) Name the type of reaction in steps I and II
(b) Write the equation for the reaction that takes place in Step III
(c) Name substances labeled A,C,D and E
(d) Draw the structural formula of product C .
(e) Name the process in Step (IV).
(f) Name compound B and state the type of reaction involved in its formation
Name of compound B……………………………………………………………
Type of reaction………………………………………………………………….
(g) If the relative molecular mass of B is 35,700 determine the value of n

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(a) (i) Step I – oxidation
Step II – Dehydration
(b) CH₃CH₂COONa(s) + NaOH(s) -------->CH₃CH₃(g) + Na₂CO₃(s)
(c) A – Potasium propanoate
C – Butylpropanoate
D – 1-chloroethane
E – 2 – Chloropropane

(e) Esterification/condensation
(f) Polypropene,polymerization reaction

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