الاختبار النهائي: توليف الاسبرين PDF
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Al Furat Al Awsat Technical University
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This is a chemistry past paper focusing on the synthesis of aspirin. It includes questions about the properties of salicylic acid and its derivatives, the reaction mechanism, and the role of different reagents. The paper covers various aspects, including the characteristics of a suitable solvent for recrystallization, the comparison of different reagents, and the identification of compounds based on chemical tests such as the ferric chloride test.
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**1. What are the primary uses of salicylic acid in topical treatments?**\ a. As a thickening agent\ b. Treatment of corns and athlete\'s feet\ c. To enhance flavor in foods\ d. As a coloring agent **2. Which property of salicylic acid makes it suitable as a preservative?**\ a. Its ability to chang...
**1. What are the primary uses of salicylic acid in topical treatments?**\ a. As a thickening agent\ b. Treatment of corns and athlete\'s feet\ c. To enhance flavor in foods\ d. As a coloring agent **2. Which property of salicylic acid makes it suitable as a preservative?**\ a. Its ability to change color\ b. Its strong antiseptic and germicidal properties\ c. Its sweet taste\ d. Its high melting point **3. What is a common internal use of salicylic acid derivatives?**\ a. As a laxative\ b. As an antipyretic and analgesic\ c. As a sleep aid\ d. As an antibiotic **4. Why is salicylic acid not typically used internally in its pure form?**\ a. It is too expensive\ b. It lacks any medicinal properties\ c. It can be irritating to the stomach\ d. It has no taste **5. Which of the following is NOT a use of salicylic acid?**\ a. Preserving pharmaceuticals\ b. Flavoring foods\ c. Treating warts\ d. Enhancing texture in cosmetics **6. What is a significant advantage of using derivatives in pharmaceuticals?**\ a. To increase production costs\ b. To increase the effects and decrease side effects\ c. To prolong shelf life\ d. To enhance color and flavor **7. In the synthesis of ASA, what is the role of H2SO4H2SO4?**\ a. It acts as a solvent.\ b. It is used as a reducing agent.\ c. It acts as a catalyst in the reaction.\ d. It is the main reactant. **8. Which compound is known as aspirin?**\ a. Salicylic acid\ b. Sulfuric acid\ c. Acetyl salicylic acid\ d. Acetic acid **9. What role does acetic anhydride play in the synthesis of acetyl salicylic acid (ASA) from salicylic acid (SA)?**\ a. It acts as a catalyst.\ b. It provides the acetyl group needed for the reaction.\ c. It neutralizes the acidity of SA.\ d. It is used to dissolve SA. **10. Why is Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) less irritating to the stomach compared to Salicylic Acid (SA)?**\ a. ASA is more soluble in water\ b. ASA has a different melting point\ c. ASA is less acidic due to acetylation\ d. ASA is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonding **11.Which statement is true about the melting points of SA and ASA?**\ a. SA and ASA have the same melting point\ b. SA has a higher melting point than ASA\ c. ASA has a higher melting point than SA\ d. Melting point is not applicable to either **12. During recrystallization, what is the desired characteristic of the solvent used?**\ a. High boiling point.\ b. Soluble at room temperature.\ c. The solid should be soluble at high temperatures and insoluble at low temperatures.\ d. High viscosity. **13.Which characteristic is essential for a solvent to be considered chemically inert?**\ a. It reacts readily with the solute\ b. It is non-reactive with the solute\ c. It dissolves all impurities\ d. It has a high boiling point **14.** **What is the chemical name for aspirin?** A\) Benzoic acid B\) Ethanolamine C\) Salicylic acid D\) Acetylsalicylic acid **15. What is the molecular formula of aspirin?** A) C9H8O4 B) C9H10O3 C) C7H6O3 D) C8H10O4 **16. In which solvent is aspirin most soluble?** A) Water B) Chloroform C) Hexane D) none of them **17. What happens to aspirin when it comes in contact with moisture?** A) It forms a new compound. B) It decomposes by hydrolysis. C) It changes color. D) It becomes more potent. **18. Why is the melting point of aspirin not a reliable indicator of its purity?** A) It decomposes upon heating. B) It is highly reactive. C) It melts at a very low temperature. D) It absorbs moisture from the air. **19. Which method of synthesizing aspirin is preferred due to the safety and simplicity of the reagents used?** Choices A) Using pyridine B) Using acetic anhydride C) Using acetyl chloride D) Using acetic acid **20. What is the role of pyridine in the second method of aspirin synthesis?** A) Neutralize HCl produced in the reaction B) Act as an acetylating agent C) Increase the yield of aspirin D) Act as a phenolic group donor **21. What does a negative result in the ferric chloride test indicate about aspirin?** A) Aspirin is more stable than salicylic acid B) Aspirin does not contain a phenolic group C) Aspirin contains a phenolic group D) Aspirin is a weaker acid than salicylic acid **22. Compared to acetic anhydride, what is a major disadvantage of using acetyl chloride in the synthesis of aspirin?** A) It is more expensive B) It reacts less vigorously C) It forms non-corrosive gases D) It produces corrosive HCl gas **23. What is the primary reason that acetyl chloride is avoided in aspirin synthesis despite being more reactive?** A) The resulting product is less stable B) It produces a solid byproduct that complicates purification C) It releases corrosive gases harmful to health D) It is too expensive compared to acetic anhydride **24. Which compound gives a positive result in the ferric chloride test due to the presence of a phenolic group?** A) Salicylic acid B) Acetic anhydride C) Acetyl chloride D) Aspirin **25. What is the order of effectiveness for the acetylation agents mentioned in the synthesis of aspirin?** A) Acetic anhydride \> acetic acid \> acetyl chloride B) Acetyl chloride \> acetic anhydride \> acetic acid C) Acetic acid \> acetyl chloride \> acetic anhydride D) Acetyl chloride \> acetic acid \> acetic anhydride **26. Which compounds are produced when aspirin degrades through hydrolysis?**\ a. Ethanol and acetic acid\ b. Salicylic acid and acetic acid\ c. Acetic anhydride and water\ d. Phenol and carbonic acid **27. What is the role of concentrated H₂SO₄ in the synthesis procedure?**\ a. Solvent\ b. Catalyst\ c. Reactant\ d. Neutralizing agent **28.What happens when water is added after cooling in the synthesis procedure?**\ a. It crystallizes the product\ b. It destroys excess acetic anhydride\ c. It purifies the aspirin\ d. It speeds up the reaction **29. What physical appearance does pure aspirin have?**\ a. Yellow crystals\ b. White powder or colorless crystals\ c. Pink crystalline powder\ d. Brown crystals **30. Which compounds are produced when aspirin degrades through hydrolysis?**\ a. Ethanol and acetic acid\ b. Salicylic acid and acetic acid\ c. Acetic anhydride and water\ d. Phenol and carbonic acid