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This material provides the context of the questions asked. It is important to answer all questions using your knowledge of the Chemistry that has been covered related to the dot points of Unit 4 outcome 1.  \nThis is a practice/revision task.  \nKey knowledge  \nDot points to be covered in this revision task  \nStructure, nomenclature and properties of organic compounds  \n• characteristics of the carbon atom that contribute to the diversity of organic compounds formed , with reference to valence electron number, relative bond strength, relative stability of carbon bonds with other elements, degree of unsaturation (carbon-carbon double bonds) , and the formation of structural isomers  \n• molecular, structural and semi-structural (condensed) formulas and skeletal structures of alkanes (including cyclohexane), alkenes, benzene, haloalkanes, primary amines, primary amides, alcohols (primary , secondary and tertiary), aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and non-branched esters  \n• the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) systematic naming of organic  \ncompounds up to C8 , with no more than two functional groups for a molecule, limited to non-cyclic hydrocarbons, haloalkanes, primary amines, alcohols (primary , secondary and tertiary), aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and non-branched esters  \n• trends in physical properties within and between homologous series (boiling point and melting point, viscosity) , with reference to structure and bonding  \nReactions of organic compounds  \n• organic reactions and pathways, including equations, reactants, products, reaction conditions and catalysts (specific enzymes not required):  \n− synthesis of primary haloalkanes and primary alcohols by substitution  \n− addition reactions of alkenes  \n− the esterification between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid  \n− hydrolysis of esters  \n− pathways for the synthesis of primary amines and carboxylic acids  \n− transesterification of plant triglycerides using alcohols to produce biodiesel  \n− hydrolytic reactions of proteins, carbohydrates and fats and oils to break down large biomolecules in food to produce smaller molecules  \n− condensation reactions to synthesise large biologically important molecules for storage as proteins, starch, glycogen and lipids (fats and oils)  \n− enzymes as protein-based catalysts in living systems: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures and changes in enzyme function in terms of structure and bonding as a result of increased temperature (denaturation), decreased temperature (lowered activity), or changes in pH (formation of zwitterions and denaturation)  \n• calculations of percentage yield and atom economy of single-step or overall reaction pathways , and the advantages for society and for industry of developing chemical processes with a high atom economy  \n• the sustainability of the production of chemicals , with reference to the green chemistry principles of use of renewable feedstocks, catalysis and designing safer chemicals  \nIn recent years, the growing concern over environmental sustainability has driven significant interest in the development and adoption of green plastics. Among these, polylactic acid (PLA) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. PLA is a biodegradable thermoplastic derived from renewable resources such as corn starch, sugarcane, and other biomass. Its production and use offer a myriad of environmental benefits, including reduced carbon footprint and decreased dependency on fossil fuels.  \nPolylactic acid stands out not only for its eco-friendly origins but also for its versatility and applicability across various industries. 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