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Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Introduction to Organic Chemistry Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam questions on Introduction to Organic Chemistry, with mark schemes. Covers hydrocarbons, homologous series, formulae, naming and isomers.

Introduction to Organic Chemistry exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 4: Organic Chemistry, including Introduction to Organic Chemistry. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Introduction to Organic Chemistry

This sub-topic introduces organic chemistry.

What you need to know

  • Homologous series Same general formula and functional group.
  • Formulae Molecular, structural, displayed and general.
  • Isomers Same molecular formula, different structures.

Common mistakes in Introduction to Organic Chemistry

  • Wrong naming prefixes.
  • Counting isomers twice.

Try two Introduction to Organic Chemistry exam-style questions

1. Give the prefix for four carbons. (1 mark)

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2. Define a homologous series. (1 mark)

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Compounds with the same general formula and functional group.

Introduction to Organic Chemistry FAQs

What does this cover?

Naming, formulae and isomers.

What is a functional group?

The part of a molecule that determines its reactions.