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University of New Zealand.
B.A. Examination for Honours, 1885.
Chemistry and Experimental Physics.
Paper a (1). Organic Chemistry.
Examiner: Prof. W. A. Tilden, D.Sc., F.R.S.
| 1. | A liquid hydrocarbon is given you with the request to determine whether it belongs to the paraffin, the olefine, or the benzene series. How would you proceed? |
| 2. | Describe the production of the several isomeric monochlorotoluenes C7H7Cl, write constitutional formulae for them, and justify by reference to their reactions the formulas you employ. |
| 3. | Describe the chief reactions by which glycollic acid is produced. Write formulas for the amides derivable from glycollic acid. |
| 4. | Give exact instructions for making pure ethyl iodide. |
| 5. | Enumerate with explanatory equations the principal general processes by which amines or compound ammonias may be formed. |
| 6. | Explain the reactions which occur in the following processes:—
| a. | Oxalic acid heated with concentrated sulphuric acid. |
| b. | Ammonium oxalate heated alone. |
| c. | Sodium oxalate heated alone. |
| d. | Ethyl oxalate mixed with ethylamine. |
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