CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Nitrogen compounds
Describe the reactions and conditions required for each of the following conversions.
(i) Bromoethane into propanoic acid via a nitrile intermediate.
(ii) Propanal into 2-hydroxybutanenitrile.
Include reagents, solvents, and any essential steps in your answer.
7 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 7 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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