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Organic Chemistry — Mains Questions

Updated 19 Oct 2026
Q1150 words / 10 marks

Explain why a molecular formula may not uniquely identify an organic compound, using C4H10 and C2H6O as examples.

Q2250 words / 15 marks

Explain the cleaning action of soap and its limitation in hard water. Why is this mechanism insufficient to rank all cleaning formulations by environmental performance?