Version 1 1. Answer ALL parts (a) to (i). (a) Draw the two possible isomeric esters with molecular formula C3H6O2. [2%]
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Version 1 1. Answer ALL parts (a) to (i). (a) Draw the two possible isomeric esters with molecular formula C3H6O2. [2%] (b) Name the two esters drawn in part (a). [2%] (c) Selecting one of the esters in part (a), describe how this ester may be prepared. Your answer should identify the reactants involved. [word limit=50] [2%] (d) Consider the following organic molecules: H3C OH H3C- H H₂C OH Ethanoic acid Ethanol Ethanal An infrared spectrum below was obtained for a pure sample of one of the above compounds. Determine, with reasoning, the compound to which this spectrum relates. [2%] 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 3000 2000 1000 Wavenumber (cm-¹) (e) Provide an explanation for the broad nature of the absorption feature centred at ~3000 cm-¹ [2%] Transmittance M