2025 OCR A Level Chemistry A H432/02 Synthesis and analytical techniques Combined Question
Paper & Final Marking Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Chemistry A
H432/02 Synthesis and analytical techniques
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
*1849114533*
You must have:
• the Data Sheet for Chemistry A
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* H 4 3 2 0 2 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 36 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which compound is alicyclic and unsaturated?
A
B
C
D
Your answer
[1]
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, 3
2 0.0200 mol of the compound below reacts with Br2(aq) to make a saturated compound.
How many grams of Br2 are needed for this reaction?
Cl
A 3.20
B 6.39
C 7.99
D 12.80
Your answer
[1]
3 The skeletal structure of a medicinal drug is shown below.
How many hydrogen atoms are in its molecular formula?
H
N
Cl
Cl
A 14
B 15
C 17
D 19
Your answer
[1]
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4 Which diagram shows the correct way to set up apparatus for converting ethanol to ethanoic
acid?
water out water in
A B
water in water out
water out water in
water in water out
C D
Your answer
[1]
© OCR 2025
Paper & Final Marking Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 16 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Chemistry A
H432/02 Synthesis and analytical techniques
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
*1849114533*
You must have:
• the Data Sheet for Chemistry A
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* H 4 3 2 0 2 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 36 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/5255/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (WW/SW) 346686/6 Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which compound is alicyclic and unsaturated?
A
B
C
D
Your answer
[1]
© OCR 2025
, 3
2 0.0200 mol of the compound below reacts with Br2(aq) to make a saturated compound.
How many grams of Br2 are needed for this reaction?
Cl
A 3.20
B 6.39
C 7.99
D 12.80
Your answer
[1]
3 The skeletal structure of a medicinal drug is shown below.
How many hydrogen atoms are in its molecular formula?
H
N
Cl
Cl
A 14
B 15
C 17
D 19
Your answer
[1]
© OCR 2025 Turn over
, 4
4 Which diagram shows the correct way to set up apparatus for converting ethanol to ethanoic
acid?
water out water in
A B
water in water out
water out water in
water in water out
C D
Your answer
[1]
© OCR 2025
