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IB Chemistry HL 3.2.2 Functional Groups Questions

Use real exam questions to identify functional groups from structures, compare multifunctional molecules and connect groups to their characteristic properties.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Chemistry HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Identify halogeno, hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, alkoxy, amino, amido, ester or phenyl groups from full, condensed or three-dimensional structures.
  • Name, compare and locate functional groups in multifunctional organic molecules, including positional and structural distinctions.
  • Use functional-group identity to justify a characteristic property or reaction, such as esterification, hydrolysis, amine class or acid/base behaviour.

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IB Chemistry HL 3.2.2 Functional Groups Questions question 1

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Organic compounds have many industrial applications.

The following organic compound, X, is used as a flavouring agent.

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State the name of the functional group present in X.

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