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A straight-chain compound has the formula and contains a nitrile functional group. Describe how the systematic name of this compound is deduced from its structural formula, and state the name.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · An introduction to organic chemistry
An introduction to organic chemistry: describe question
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5 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 5 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Describe means: Say what happens or what something is like, in order and with detail. You are not being asked why. If there is data, quote it: name the trend, then give figures with units at the points where it changes.
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