Exam 17: Carboxylic Acids,esters,and Amides

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The reaction of a carboxylic acid (RCOOH)with an alcohol (R'OH)in the presence of an acid catalyst to form an ester (RCOOR')is called which of the following?

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Question 61

The two compounds below have approximately the same boiling point.

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Question 62

When trimethylamine is heated up with propanoic acid,an amide is formed.

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Question 63

The name of the compound below is N-ethylpentanamide.

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Question 64

What products are formed in the base hydrolysis of the ester shown below with NaOH?

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Question 65

Hydrolysis of amides is an important reaction because it represents the first step in the digestion of dietary protein. Which of the following compounds is formed as a result of the hydrolysis of N,N-diethylpropanamide as shown below?

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Question 66

Which compound can react with ammonia to produce an amide?

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Question 67

Which compound has the highest boiling point?

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Question 68

Methylparaben is an ester used as a preservative in foods,beverages,and cosmetics. It is synthesized in the following reaction. What is the structure of methylparaben?

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Question 69

Tertiary (3°)amides have higher boiling points and melting points than primary (1°)and secondary (2°)amides.

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Question 70

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener,drawn below. Which of these functional groups is NOT contained in aspartame?

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Question 71

All natural and synthetic fibers are polymers.

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Question 72

The first step in the metabolism of a triacylglycerol is hydrolysis of the ester bonds to form glycerol and three fatty acids in a reaction called a simple ester hydrolysis. In the cells of the body,this reaction is catalyzed by acids.

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Question 73

Which is NOT a polyamide?

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Question 74

The polyamide product shown is the result of the polymerization reaction between the indicated diacid and amine.

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Question 75

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener,drawn below. How many chirality centers are in aspartame?

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Question 76

Which statement is NOT true?

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Question 77

The psychoactive drug benzodiazepine (structure shown)contains two amide groups.

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Question 78

The IUPAC name of the compound below is ________.

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Question 79

What products are formed in the acid hydrolysis of the ester shown below?

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Exam 17: Carboxylic Acids,esters,and Amides

The reaction of a carboxylic acid (RCOOH)with an alcohol (R'OH)in the presence of an acid catalyst to form an ester (RCOOR')is called which of the following?

The two compounds below have approximately the same boiling point.

When trimethylamine is heated up with propanoic acid,an amide is formed.

The name of the compound below is N-ethylpentanamide.

What products are formed in the base hydrolysis of the ester shown below with NaOH?

Hydrolysis of amides is an important reaction because it represents the first step in the digestion of dietary protein. Which of the following compounds is formed as a result of the hydrolysis of N,N-diethylpropanamide as shown below?

Which compound can react with ammonia to produce an amide?

Which compound has the highest boiling point?

Methylparaben is an ester used as a preservative in foods,beverages,and cosmetics. It is synthesized in the following reaction. What is the structure of methylparaben?

Tertiary (3°)amides have higher boiling points and melting points than primary (1°)and secondary (2°)amides.

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener,drawn below. Which of these functional groups is NOT contained in aspartame?

All natural and synthetic fibers are polymers.

The first step in the metabolism of a triacylglycerol is hydrolysis of the ester bonds to form glycerol and three fatty acids in a reaction called a simple ester hydrolysis. In the cells of the body,this reaction is catalyzed by acids.

Which is NOT a polyamide?

The polyamide product shown is the result of the polymerization reaction between the indicated diacid and amine.

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener,drawn below. How many chirality centers are in aspartame?

Which statement is NOT true?

The psychoactive drug benzodiazepine (structure shown)contains two amide groups.

The IUPAC name of the compound below is ________.

What products are formed in the acid hydrolysis of the ester shown below?

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