Question 1

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  3,4-diethyl-4-methyl-2-butanol 
B)  2,3-diethyl-4-pentanol 
C)  3,4-diethyl-2-pentanol 
D)  3-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexanol 
E)  3-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexanal 
A)  3,4-diethyl-4-methyl-2-butanol 
B)  2,3-diethyl-4-pentanol 
C)  3,4-diethyl-2-pentanol 
D)  3-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexanol 
E)  3-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexanal

Question 2

Condensation polymers are formed by free radical addition reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Carboxylic acids are weak acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Both nylons and proteins are polyamides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Secondary amines have the general formula RNH2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-butyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-heptene 
B)  5-ethyl-4-4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-nonyne 
C)  5-ethyl-6-6-dimethyl-7-propyl-8-nonyne 
D)  4,6-diethyl-5-5-dimethyl-4-decyne 
E)  5-ethyl-4-4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-nonene 
A)  5-butyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-heptene 
B)  5-ethyl-4-4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-nonyne 
C)  5-ethyl-6-6-dimethyl-7-propyl-8-nonyne 
D)  4,6-diethyl-5-5-dimethyl-4-decyne 
E)  5-ethyl-4-4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-nonene

Question 7

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  cis-3-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-6-propyl-4-nonene 
B)  trans-3-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-6-propyl-4-nonene 
C)  cis-7-ethyl-4,8-dimethyl-4-propyl-5-nonene 
D)  trans-7-ethyl-4,8-dimethyl-4-propyl-5-nonene 
E)  None of these choices are correct. 
A)  cis-3-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-6-propyl-4-nonene 
B)  trans-3-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-6-propyl-4-nonene 
C)  cis-7-ethyl-4,8-dimethyl-4-propyl-5-nonene 
D)  trans-7-ethyl-4,8-dimethyl-4-propyl-5-nonene 
E)  None of these choices are correct.

Question 8

The protein amino acid sequence, the RNA base sequence, and the DNA base sequence are interrelated. Which of the following descriptions is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The RNA base sequence determines the DNA base sequence which, in turn, determines the protein amino acid sequence. 
B)  The DNA base sequence determines the RNA base sequence which, in turn, determines the protein amino acid sequence. 
C)  The DNA base sequence determines the protein amino acid sequence which, in turn, determines the RNA base sequence. 
D)  The RNA base sequence determines the protein amino acid sequence which, in turn, determines the DNA base sequence. 
E)  None of these choices are correct. 
A)  The RNA base sequence determines the DNA base sequence which, in turn, determines the protein amino acid sequence. 
B)  The DNA base sequence determines the RNA base sequence which, in turn, determines the protein amino acid sequence. 
C)  The DNA base sequence determines the protein amino acid sequence which, in turn, determines the RNA base sequence. 
D)  The RNA base sequence determines the protein amino acid sequence which, in turn, determines the DNA base sequence. 
E)  None of these choices are correct.

Question 9

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  4-4-diethyl-2-pentyne 
B)  2,2-diethyl-3-pentyne 
C)  2-ethyl-2-methyl-4-hexyne 
D)  4-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexyne 
E)  2-ethyl-2-methyl-4-hexene 
A)  4-4-diethyl-2-pentyne 
B)  2,2-diethyl-3-pentyne 
C)  2-ethyl-2-methyl-4-hexyne 
D)  4-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexyne 
E)  2-ethyl-2-methyl-4-hexene

Question 10

Aspirin is an effective and widely used pain reliever. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

A)  aldehyde 
B)  ketone 
C)  ester 
D)  carboxylic acid 
E)  carbonyl 
A)  aldehyde 
B)  ketone 
C)  ester 
D)  carboxylic acid 
E)  carbonyl

Question 11

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A) 1-butyl-4-pentyl-3-propylcyclohexene 
B)  1-butyl-4-pentyl-5-propylcyclohexene 
C)  2-butyl-5-pentyl-6-propylcyclohexene 
D)  4-butyl-1-pentyl-2-propylcyclohexene 
E)  1-butyl-4-pentyl-3-propylbenzene 
A) 1-butyl-4-pentyl-3-propylcyclohexene 
B)  1-butyl-4-pentyl-5-propylcyclohexene 
C)  2-butyl-5-pentyl-6-propylcyclohexene 
D)  4-butyl-1-pentyl-2-propylcyclohexene 
E)  1-butyl-4-pentyl-3-propylbenzene

Question 12

The backbone of protein molecules consists of repeating N-C-C-O units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Amino acids in solution can undergo an internal acid-base reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify the organic product when 3-cylcobutyl-1-propanol reacts with excess potassium dichromate in sulfuric acid.

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)  None of these choices are correct. 
A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)  None of these choices are correct.

Question 15

One source of a musky odor in perfumes is civetone, a compound extracted from the scent gland of the civet cat. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

A)  aldehyde 
B)  ketone 
C)  alcohol 
D)  carboxylic acid 
E)  oxide 
A)  aldehyde 
B)  ketone 
C)  alcohol 
D)  carboxylic acid 
E)  oxide

Question 16

Glycerin is used in cosmetics as a moisturizer. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

A)  carboxylic acid 
B)  alcohol 
C)  ester 
D)  ether 
E)  aldehyde 
A)  carboxylic acid 
B)  alcohol 
C)  ester 
D)  ether 
E)  aldehyde

Question 17

Vanillin is a flavoring agent which occurs naturally in the vanilla bean, the seed of an orchid. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

A)  aldehyde 
B)  ketone 
C)  alcohol 
D)  carboxylic acid 
E)  carbonyl 
A)  aldehyde 
B)  ketone 
C)  alcohol 
D)  carboxylic acid 
E)  carbonyl

Question 18

A characteristic reaction of haloalkanes is substitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  ortho-ethylheptylcyclopentane 
B)  meta-ethylheptylcyclopentane 
C)  1-ethyl-2-heptylcyclopentane 
D)  ethylcyclopentylheptane 
E)  ortho-ethylheptylbenzene 
A)  ortho-ethylheptylcyclopentane 
B)  meta-ethylheptylcyclopentane 
C)  1-ethyl-2-heptylcyclopentane 
D)  ethylcyclopentylheptane 
E)  ortho-ethylheptylbenzene

Question 20

Which one of the following classes of organic compound does not contain the carbonyl (C=O) group?

Accepted Answer

A)  aldehydes 
B)  carboxylic acids 
C)  ketones 
D)  alcohols 
E)  esters 
A)  aldehydes 
B)  carboxylic acids 
C)  ketones 
D)  alcohols 
E)  esters

Exam 15: Organic Compounds and the Atomic Properties of Carbon

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Condensation polymers are formed by free radical addition reactions.

Carboxylic acids are weak acids.

Both nylons and proteins are polyamides.

Secondary amines have the general formula RNH2.

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Select the correct name for the following compound.

The protein amino acid sequence, the RNA base sequence, and the DNA base sequence are interrelated. Which of the following descriptions is correct?

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Aspirin is an effective and widely used pain reliever. Identify the functional group circled.

Select the correct name for the following compound.

The backbone of protein molecules consists of repeating N-C-C-O units.

Amino acids in solution can undergo an internal acid-base reaction.

Identify the organic product when 3-cylcobutyl-1-propanol reacts with excess potassium dichromate in sulfuric acid.

One source of a musky odor in perfumes is civetone, a compound extracted from the scent gland of the civet cat. Identify the functional group circled.

Glycerin is used in cosmetics as a moisturizer. Identify the functional group circled.

Vanillin is a flavoring agent which occurs naturally in the vanilla bean, the seed of an orchid. Identify the functional group circled.

A characteristic reaction of haloalkanes is substitution.

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Which one of the following classes of organic compound does not contain the carbonyl (C=O) group?

Keys to Studying Chemistry Definitions, Units, and Problem Solving

The Components of Matter

Stoichiometry of Formulas and Equations

Three Major Classes of Chemical Reactions

Gases and the Kinetic-Molecular Theory

Thermochemistry Energy Flow and Chemical Change

Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

Electron Configuration and Chemical Periodicity

Models of Chemical Bonding

The Shapes of Molecules

Theories of Covalent Bonding

Intermolecular Forces Liquids, Solids, and Phase Changes

The Properties of Mixtures Solutions and Colloids

Periodic Patterns in the Main-Group Elements

Kinetics Rates and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions

Equilibrium the Extent of Chemical Reactions

Acid-Base Equilibria

Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems

Thermodynamics Entropy, Free Energy, and Reaction Direction

Electrochemistry Chemical Change and Electrical Work

The Elements in Nature and Industry

Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds

Nuclear Reactions and Their Applications

Filters

Secondary amines have the general formula RNH₂.