CADET COLLEGE HASANABDAL

Cambridge International AS Level Chemistry 9701

Syllabus outline for online classes & Home Task Examination Aug-2022
Chapter-13 (An introduction to AS Level organic chemistry)

Topic 13.1: Formulae, functional groups and the naming of organic compounds

Learning outcomes: Candidates should be able to:

1) define the term hydrocarbon as a compound made up of C and H atoms only
2) understand that alkanes are simple hydrocarbons with no functional group
3) understand that the compounds in the table on page 26 and 27 contain a functional group which dictates
their physical and chemical properties
4) interpret and use the general, structural, displayed and skeletal formulae of the classes of compound stated in
the table on page 26 and 27
5) understand and use systematic nomenclature of simple aliphatic organic molecules with functional groups
detailed in the table on page 26 and 27, up to six carbon atoms (six plus six for esters, straight chains only for
esters and nitriles)
6) deduce the molecular &/or empirical formula of a compound, given its structural, displayed or skeletal formula

Topic 13.2: Characteristic organic reactions

Learning outcomes: Candidates should be able to:

1) interpret and use the following terminology associated with types of organic compounds and reactions:
(a) Homologous series
(b) Saturated and unsaturated
(c) Homolytic and Heterolytic fission
(d) Free radical, initiation, propagation, termination
(The use of arrows to show movement of single electrons is not required)
(e) Nucleophile, electrophile, nucleophilic , electrophilic
(f) Addition, substitution, elimination, hydrolysis, condensation
(g) oxidation and reduction (in equations for organic redox reactions, the symbol [O] can be used to
represent one atom of oxygen from an oxidising agent and the symbol [H] one atom of hydrogen from a
reducing agent)
2) understand and use the following terminology associated with types of organic mechanisms:
(a) free-radical substitution
(b) electrophilic addition
(c) nucleophilic substitution
(d) nucleophilic addition (in organic reaction mechanisms, the use of curly arrows to represent
movement of electron pairs is expected; the arrow should begin at a bond or a lone pair of
electrons)

Topic 13.3: Shapes of organic molecules; σ and π bonds

Learning outcomes: Candidates should be able to:

1) describe organic molecules as either straight-chained, branched or cyclic
2) describe and explain the shape of, and bond angles in, molecules containing sp, sp2 and sp3 hybridised atoms
3) describe the arrangement of σ and π bonds in molecules containing sp, sp2 and sp3 hybridised atoms
4) understand and use the term planar when describing the arrangement of atoms in organic molecules, for
example, ethane
 Topic 13.4: Isomerism: structural and stereoisomerism

Learning outcomes: Candidates should be able to:

1) describe structural isomerism and its division into chain, positional and functional group isomerism
2) describe stereoisomerism and its division into geometrical (cis/trans) and optical isomerism (use of E, Z
nomenclature is acceptable but is not required)
3) describe geometrical (cis/trans) isomerism in alkenes, and explain its origin in terms of restricted rotation due to
the presence of π bonds
4) explain what is meant by a chiral centre and that such a centre gives rise to two optical isomers (enantiomers)

(Candidates should appreciate that compounds can contain more than one chiral centre, but
knowledge of meso compounds, or nomenclature such as diastereoisomers is not required)

5) identify chiral centres and geometrical (cis-trans) isomerism in a molecule of given structural formula including
cyclic compounds
6) deduce the possible isomers for an organic molecule of known molecular formula

Assessment overview (Pattern of Paper 1 & 2)

Paper 1: Multiple Choice Questions Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION
 There are forty questions on this paper.
 Answer all questions.
 For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D.
 Choose the one you consider correct
 Record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
 The total mark for this paper is 40.
 Data booklet is attached.
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Paper 2: AS Level Structured Questions Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION
● Answer all questions.
● Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for diagrams/graphs.
● Write your name, kit number and wing in the boxes at the top of the page.
● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
● You may use a calculator.
● You should show all your working, use appropriate units and
use an appropriate number of significant figures.
● The total mark for this paper is 60.
● The number of marks for each question or part ques. is shown in brackets [ ].
 Data booklet is attached.

MIRZA SAEED AHMAD

CHEMISTRY SUBJECT TEACHER
CADET COLLEGE HASANABDAL