Question 1

The compound below is named sodium 3-hydroxy-5-propylnonanoate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A common type of reaction for acyl compounds is substitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement concerning carboxylic acids is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) The functional group of a carboxylic acid is abbreviated as COOH or CO2H. 
B) Carboxylic acids are hydrogen ion donors. 
C) The presence of a carboxylic acid increases the [H3O+] in an aqueous solution relative to water. 
D) The reaction of a carboxylic acid with a strong base produces a water-insoluble carboxylate salt. 
A) The functional group of a carboxylic acid is abbreviated as COOH or CO2H. 
B) Carboxylic acids are hydrogen ion donors. 
C) The presence of a carboxylic acid increases the [H3O+] in an aqueous solution relative to water. 
D) The reaction of a carboxylic acid with a strong base produces a water-insoluble carboxylate salt.

Question 4

What is the structure of 4-ethyl-5-methylheptanoic acid?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which choice represents the products of the acid base reaction shown below:

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The contents on a bottle of hand lotion list octyl palmitate as an ingredient. Based on its name,the functional group in octyl palmitate is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The contents on a bottle of hand...

Question 7

What amide is formed when pentanoic acid is heated with ethylamine?

Accepted Answer

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D)

Question 8

Dissolving soap in water forms spherical droplets called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dissolving soap in water forms spherical droplets...

Question 9

Nylon is an example of a condensation polymer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Triacylglycerols are esters formed from glycerol and three acids,each of which has a long carbon chain bonded to the carbonyl group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the IUPAC name of the compound below?

Accepted Answer

A) N,N-dimethylpropanamide 
B) N,N-dimethylethylamide 
C) Dimethylpropanamide 
D) Dimethylaminopropanamide 
A) N,N-dimethylpropanamide 
B) N,N-dimethylethylamide 
C) Dimethylpropanamide 
D) Dimethylaminopropanamide

Question 12

The active ingredient in many insect repellants is the amide N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide,also known as DEET. DEET is formed by the reaction between the carboxylic acid and amine shown below. What is the structure of DEET?

Accepted Answer

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D)

Question 13

The salts of carboxylic acids are commonly used as preservatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which name is possible for a carboxylic acid?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-chloropentanoic acid 
B) 2-pentylbutanoic acid 
C) m-butylbenzoic acid 
D) 6,6-dimethylhexanoic acid 
A) 1-chloropentanoic acid 
B) 2-pentylbutanoic acid 
C) m-butylbenzoic acid 
D) 6,6-dimethylhexanoic acid

Question 15

3-hydroxybutanoic acid is an important starting material for polymer synthesis. Which of the following properly represents the structure of this compound?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

(CH3)2CHCH2OH has a lower boiling point than CH3CH2COOH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

(CH3)2CHCHO has a lower boiling point than CH3CH2CH2CH2COOH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The two compounds below have approximately the same boiling point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ester below contains a propoxy group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Aspirin relieves pain and decreases inflammation because it prevents the synthesis of prostaglandins,the compounds responsible for both of these physiological responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Carboxylic Acids,esters,and Amides

The compound below is named sodium 3-hydroxy-5-propylnonanoate.

A common type of reaction for acyl compounds is substitution.

Which statement concerning carboxylic acids is incorrect?

What is the structure of 4-ethyl-5-methylheptanoic acid?

Which choice represents the products of the acid base reaction shown below:

The contents on a bottle of hand lotion list octyl palmitate as an ingredient. Based on its name,the functional group in octyl palmitate is a(n)________.

What amide is formed when pentanoic acid is heated with ethylamine?

Dissolving soap in water forms spherical droplets called ________.

Nylon is an example of a condensation polymer.

Triacylglycerols are esters formed from glycerol and three acids,each of which has a long carbon chain bonded to the carbonyl group.

What is the IUPAC name of the compound below?

The active ingredient in many insect repellants is the amide N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide,also known as DEET. DEET is formed by the reaction between the carboxylic acid and amine shown below. What is the structure of DEET?

The salts of carboxylic acids are commonly used as preservatives.

Which name is possible for a carboxylic acid?

3-hydroxybutanoic acid is an important starting material for polymer synthesis. Which of the following properly represents the structure of this compound?

(CH3)2CHCH2OH has a lower boiling point than CH3CH2COOH.

(CH3)2CHCHO has a lower boiling point than CH3CH2CH2CH2COOH.

The two compounds below have approximately the same boiling point.

The ester below contains a propoxy group.

Aspirin relieves pain and decreases inflammation because it prevents the synthesis of prostaglandins,the compounds responsible for both of these physiological responses.

Matter and Measurement

Atoms and the Periodic Table

Ionic Compounds

Covalent Compounds

Chemical Reactions

Energy Changes,reaction Rates,and Equilibrium

Gases,liquids,and Solids

Solutions

Acids and Bases

Nuclear Chemistry

Introduction to Organic Molecules and Functional Groups

Alkanes

Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Organic Compounds That Contain Oxygen,halogen,or Sulfur

The Three-Dimensional Shape of Molecules

Aldehydes and Ketones

Amines and Neurotransmitters

Lipids

Carbohydrates

Amino Acids,proteins,and Enzymes

Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Metabolism and Energy Production

Carbohydrate,lipid,and Protein Metabolism

Filters

(CH₃)₂CHCH₂OH has a lower boiling point than CH₃CH₂COOH.

(CH₃)₂CHCHO has a lower boiling point than CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂COOH.