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Chemistry · Combined Science Higher

Organic Chemistry

Spec 4.7Paper 24 subtopics

Subtopics

1 Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes Describe crude oil as a mixture of hydrocarbons and the structure of alkanes. Spec 5.7.1.1 2 Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil Describe how crude oil is separated into fractions and the properties of each fraction. Spec 5.7.1.2 3 Properties of Hydrocarbons Explain how chain length affects the physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons. Spec 5.7.1.3 4 Cracking and Alkenes Describe cracking, explain why it is necessary and describe the structure and reactions of alkenes. Spec 5.7.1.4

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Mechanisms — addition reactions of alkenes

Ester formation

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