(a)(i) What is meant by hydrocarbons?

(ii) A hydrocarbon consists of 92.3% carbon. If it's vapour density is 39, determine its molecular formula. (H = 1; C = 12)

 

(b)(i) Outline a suitable laboratory procedure for obtaining ethanol from cassava tubers

(ii) List two laboratory reagents used for oxidizing ethanol to ethanoic acid.

 

(c) What name is given to each of the following processes?:

(i) Conversion of alkanols to alkanoates;

(ii) Breakdown of proteins to amino acids;

(iii) Conversion of oils to fats

(iv) Alkaline hydrolysis of fats and oils.