Question 1

Glucose is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  diol. 
B)  triol. 
C)  polyol. 
D)  ether. 
E)  phenol. 
A)  diol. 
B)  triol. 
C)  polyol. 
D)  ether. 
E)  phenol.

Question 2

Thiol groups are ____________ and therefore ___________ in water.

Accepted Answer

A)  polar; soluble 
B)  polar; insoluble 
C)  nonpolar; soluble 
D)  nonpolar; insoluble 
E)  ionic; soluble 
A)  polar; soluble 
B)  polar; insoluble 
C)  nonpolar; soluble 
D)  nonpolar; insoluble 
E)  ionic; soluble

Question 3

Which of the following molecules contain(s)an alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of these molecules contain an alcohol. 
B)  I only 
C)  II only 
D)  III only 
E)  Both I and II contain an alcohol. 
A)  All of these molecules contain an alcohol. 
B)  I only 
C)  II only 
D)  III only 
E)  Both I and II contain an alcohol.

Question 4

Which of these molecules contain(s)a secondary alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Molecules I, III, and IV contain a secondary alcohol. 
B)  Only molecule V contains a secondary alcohol. 
C)  Molecules II and IV contain a secondary alcohol. 
D)  Only molecule I contains a secondary alcohol. 
E)  All molecules except molecule II contain a secondary alcohol. 
A)  Molecules I, III, and IV contain a secondary alcohol. 
B)  Only molecule V contains a secondary alcohol. 
C)  Molecules II and IV contain a secondary alcohol. 
D)  Only molecule I contains a secondary alcohol. 
E)  All molecules except molecule II contain a secondary alcohol.

Question 5

What is the role of dopamine in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a neurotransmitter. 
B)  It is a protein. 
C)  It is the energy currency of the cell. 
D)  It is part of our genetic material. 
E)  It is part of the cell membrane. 
A)  It is a neurotransmitter. 
B)  It is a protein. 
C)  It is the energy currency of the cell. 
D)  It is part of our genetic material. 
E)  It is part of the cell membrane.

Question 6

What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

Accepted Answer

A)  butanethiol 
B)  2-thiobutane 
C)  2-butanethiol 
D)  2-propanethiol 
E)  2-pentanethiol 
A)  butanethiol 
B)  2-thiobutane 
C)  2-butanethiol 
D)  2-propanethiol 
E)  2-pentanethiol

Question 7

As the number of hydroxyl groups in a molecule __________, the solubility of the molecule increases.As the number of carbons in a molecule ___________, the solubility decreases.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases; increases 
B)  decreases; decreases 
C)  decreases, increases 
D)  increases, decreases 
E)  Actually, the number of hydroxyl groups and carbons in a molecule do not affect a molecule's solubility. 
A)  increases; increases 
B)  decreases; decreases 
C)  decreases, increases 
D)  increases, decreases 
E)  Actually, the number of hydroxyl groups and carbons in a molecule do not affect a molecule's solubility.

Question 8

Molecules containing two hydroxyl groups are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  diols. 
B)  triols. 
C)  polyols. 
D)  ethers. 
E)  phenols. 
A)  diols. 
B)  triols. 
C)  polyols. 
D)  ethers. 
E)  phenols.

Question 9

Which statement BEST describes why ethers have lower boiling points than alcohols of the same molecular weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethers cannot hydrogen bond to one another. 
B)  Alcohols cannot hydrogen bond to one another. 
C)  Ethers can hydrogen bond with water. 
D)  Alcohols can hydrogen bond with water. 
E)  Ethers cannot hydrogen bond with water. 
A)  Ethers cannot hydrogen bond to one another. 
B)  Alcohols cannot hydrogen bond to one another. 
C)  Ethers can hydrogen bond with water. 
D)  Alcohols can hydrogen bond with water. 
E)  Ethers cannot hydrogen bond with water.

Question 10

Which illustration BEST describes the polarity of methylamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  illustration a 
B)  illustration b 
C)  illustration c 
D)  illustration d 
E)  illustration e 
A)  illustration a 
B)  illustration b 
C)  illustration c 
D)  illustration d 
E)  illustration e

Question 11

The following molecule is a _____ amine.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  quaternary 
E)  This molecule is not an amine. 
A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  quaternary 
E)  This molecule is not an amine.

Question 12

What characteristics of an alcohol must be considered to determine whether or not the alcohol is soluble in water?

Accepted Answer

A)  the molecular weight of the alcohol 
B)  the number of carbons in the alcohol 
C)  the number of hydroxyl groups in the molecule 
D)  the degree of branching of the molecule 
E)  both the number of carbons and the number of hydroxyl groups in the molecule 
A)  the molecular weight of the alcohol 
B)  the number of carbons in the alcohol 
C)  the number of hydroxyl groups in the molecule 
D)  the degree of branching of the molecule 
E)  both the number of carbons and the number of hydroxyl groups in the molecule

Question 13

Predict the order of boiling points, low to high, for these three amines. I.(CH3)3N II.CH3CH2NHCH3  III.CH3CH2CH2NH2

Accepted Answer

A)  I < II < III 
B)  III < II < I 
C)  I < III < II 
D)  II < III < I 
E)  II < I < III 
A)  I < II < III 
B)  III < II < I 
C)  I < III < II 
D)  II < III < I 
E)  II < I < III

Question 14

Can adrenaline form hydrogen bonds, and if so, which functional groups are involved?

Accepted Answer

A)  No, adrenaline is too stable to form hydrogen bonds. 
B)  No, adrenaline has an aromatic ring that prevents it from forming hydrogen bonds. 
C)  Yes, the amine hydrogen bonds. 
D)  Yes, the alcohol hydrogen bonds. 
E)  Yes, both the alcohol and amine hydrogen bond. 
A)  No, adrenaline is too stable to form hydrogen bonds. 
B)  No, adrenaline has an aromatic ring that prevents it from forming hydrogen bonds. 
C)  Yes, the amine hydrogen bonds. 
D)  Yes, the alcohol hydrogen bonds. 
E)  Yes, both the alcohol and amine hydrogen bond.

Question 15

Which of the molecules contain(s)a hydroxyl group?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of these molecules contain a hydroxyl group. 
B)  Only molecule I contains a hydroxyl group. 
C)  Molecules II and IV contain a hydroxyl group. 
D)  Molecules I and V contain a hydroxyl group. 
E)  All molecules except molecule III contain hydroxyl groups. 
A)  All of these molecules contain a hydroxyl group. 
B)  Only molecule I contains a hydroxyl group. 
C)  Molecules II and IV contain a hydroxyl group. 
D)  Molecules I and V contain a hydroxyl group. 
E)  All molecules except molecule III contain hydroxyl groups.

Question 16

Which of the following statements does NOT describe how functional groups are used in organic chemistry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional groups are used to organize and classify organic molecules. 
B)  Functional groups are used to predict reactivity of molecules. 
C)  Functional groups are used to predict physical properties of molecules. 
D)  Functional groups are used in naming organic molecules. 
E)  Functional groups are used to determine the natural abundance of a molecule. 
A)  Functional groups are used to organize and classify organic molecules. 
B)  Functional groups are used to predict reactivity of molecules. 
C)  Functional groups are used to predict physical properties of molecules. 
D)  Functional groups are used in naming organic molecules. 
E)  Functional groups are used to determine the natural abundance of a molecule.

Question 17

Which of the molecules contain(s)an ether functional group?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of these molecules are ethers. 
B)  Only II is an ether. 
C)  Molecules II and IV are ethers. 
D)  Molecules I and V are ethers. 
E)  All molecules except molecule III are ethers. 
A)  All of these molecules are ethers. 
B)  Only II is an ether. 
C)  Molecules II and IV are ethers. 
D)  Molecules I and V are ethers. 
E)  All molecules except molecule III are ethers.

Question 18

Which statement BEST describes the role of a neurotransmitter in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurotransmitters facilitate the transfer of a signal from one neuron to the next, across the synaptic cleft. 
B)  Neurotransmitters facilitate the passage of an electrical impulse through a neuron. 
C)  Neurotransmitters facilitate the passage of an electrical impulse through an axon. 
D)  Neurotransmitters initiate an electrical response to a stimulus. 
E)  Neurotransmitters block all electrical impulses through neurons. 
A)  Neurotransmitters facilitate the transfer of a signal from one neuron to the next, across the synaptic cleft. 
B)  Neurotransmitters facilitate the passage of an electrical impulse through a neuron. 
C)  Neurotransmitters facilitate the passage of an electrical impulse through an axon. 
D)  Neurotransmitters initiate an electrical response to a stimulus. 
E)  Neurotransmitters block all electrical impulses through neurons.

Question 19

Physiologically active nitrogen compounds that are derived from plants are called

Accepted Answer

A)  antacids. 
B)  acids. 
C)  amides. 
D)  alkaloids. 
E)  steroids. 
A)  antacids. 
B)  acids. 
C)  amides. 
D)  alkaloids. 
E)  steroids.

Question 20

An arrow is pointing to the oxygen of the alcohol.What is the C-O-H bond angle?

Accepted Answer

A)  90° 
B)  109.5° 
C)  120° 
D)  180° 
E)  270° 
A)  90° 
B)  109.5° 
C)  120° 
D)  180° 
E)  270°

Glucose is an example of a(n)

Thiol groups are __ and therefore _ in water.

Which of the following molecules contain(s)an alcohol?

Which of these molecules contain(s)a secondary alcohol?

What is the role of dopamine in the body?

What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

As the number of hydroxyl groups in a molecule , the solubility of the molecule increases.As the number of carbons in a molecule _, the solubility decreases.

Molecules containing two hydroxyl groups are referred to as

Which statement BEST describes why ethers have lower boiling points than alcohols of the same molecular weight?

Which illustration BEST describes the polarity of methylamine?

The following molecule is a _____ amine.

What characteristics of an alcohol must be considered to determine whether or not the alcohol is soluble in water?

Predict the order of boiling points, low to high, for these three amines. I.(CH₃)₃N II.CH₃CH₂NHCH₃ III.CH₃CH₂CH₂NH₂

Can adrenaline form hydrogen bonds, and if so, which functional groups are involved?

Which of the molecules contain(s)a hydroxyl group?

Which of the following statements does NOT describe how functional groups are used in organic chemistry?

Which of the molecules contain(s)an ether functional group?

Which statement BEST describes the role of a neurotransmitter in the body?

Physiologically active nitrogen compounds that are derived from plants are called

An arrow is pointing to the oxygen of the alcohol.What is the C-O-H bond angle?

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Exam 11: Alcohols, Phenols, Thiols, Ethers, and Amines

Glucose is an example of a(n)

Thiol groups are ____________ and therefore ___________ in water.

Which of the following molecules contain(s)an alcohol?

Which of these molecules contain(s)a secondary alcohol?

What is the role of dopamine in the body?

What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

As the number of hydroxyl groups in a molecule __________, the solubility of the molecule increases.As the number of carbons in a molecule ___________, the solubility decreases.

Molecules containing two hydroxyl groups are referred to as

Which statement BEST describes why ethers have lower boiling points than alcohols of the same molecular weight?

Which illustration BEST describes the polarity of methylamine?

The following molecule is a _____ amine.

What characteristics of an alcohol must be considered to determine whether or not the alcohol is soluble in water?

Predict the order of boiling points, low to high, for these three amines. I.(CH3)3N II.CH3CH2NHCH3 III.CH3CH2CH2NH2

Can adrenaline form hydrogen bonds, and if so, which functional groups are involved?

Which of the molecules contain(s)a hydroxyl group?

Which of the following statements does NOT describe how functional groups are used in organic chemistry?

Which of the molecules contain(s)an ether functional group?

Which statement BEST describes the role of a neurotransmitter in the body?

Physiologically active nitrogen compounds that are derived from plants are called

An arrow is pointing to the oxygen of the alcohol.What is the C-O-H bond angle?

Matter, Energy, and Measurement

Atomic Structure and Radioisotopes

Ionic and Covalent Compounds

Molecular Geometry, Polarity, and Intermolecular

Chemical Quantities and Introduction to Reactions

Chemical Reactions: Energy, Rates, and Equilibrium

Changes of State and Gas Laws

Mixtures, Solution Concentrations, and Diffusion

Acids and Bases, Ph, and Buffers

Introduction to Organic Chemistry:

The Carbonyl Containing Functional Groups

The Common Organic Reactions in Biochemistry

Carbohydrates: Structure and Function

Lipids: Structure and Function

Proteins: Structure and Function

Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids

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Thiol groups are __ and therefore _ in water.

As the number of hydroxyl groups in a molecule , the solubility of the molecule increases.As the number of carbons in a molecule _, the solubility decreases.

Predict the order of boiling points, low to high, for these three amines. I.(CH₃)₃N II.CH₃CH₂NHCH₃ III.CH₃CH₂CH₂NH₂