Question 1

A compound containing only carbon and hydrogen and which has only single bonds between atoms is classified as an

Accepted Answer

A) alkane. 
B) alkene. 
C) aromatic compound. 
D) alkyne. 
A) alkane. 
B) alkene. 
C) aromatic compound. 
D) alkyne.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements is NOT true of all alkanes?

Accepted Answer

A) All alkanes burn to produce carbon dioxide and water. 
B) All alkanes consist of carbon and hydrogen. 
C) All alkanes exist as two or more isomers. 
D) All alkanes fit the general molecular formula CnH₂n₊₂. 
A) All alkanes burn to produce carbon dioxide and water. 
B) All alkanes consist of carbon and hydrogen. 
C) All alkanes exist as two or more isomers. 
D) All alkanes fit the general molecular formula CnH₂n₊₂.

Question 3

Perfluorocarbons have been used in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) temporary blood substitutes 
B) nonstick cooking surfaces 
C) oxygen solvent for treatment of premature babies 
D) all of the above 
A) temporary blood substitutes 
B) nonstick cooking surfaces 
C) oxygen solvent for treatment of premature babies 
D) all of the above

Question 4

The -COOH group represents the

Accepted Answer

A) carboxyl group. 
B) carbonyl group. 
C) alcohol group. 
D) aldehyde group. 
A) carboxyl group. 
B) carbonyl group. 
C) alcohol group. 
D) aldehyde group.

Question 5

Aldehydes and ketones have similar functional groups.What is the difference between an aldehyde and a ketone? Use acetaldehyde and acetone as examples.

Accepted Answer

Aldehydes and ketones are both carbonyl-

Question 6

The first organic compound to be synthesized in a chemist's laboratory was

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol. 
B) chlorophyll. 
C) urea. 
D) benzene. 
A) cholesterol. 
B) chlorophyll. 
C) urea. 
D) benzene.

Question 7

All of the following are green chemistry innovations EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increased use of aqueous media as solvents. 
B) "on water" reactions. 
C) use of petroleum-based solvents. 
D) use of microwave reactors. 
A) increased use of aqueous media as solvents. 
B) "on water" reactions. 
C) use of petroleum-based solvents. 
D) use of microwave reactors.

Question 8

The structure of the carbonyl group is C=O.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the name of the compound that has the formula CH₃CH₃?

Accepted Answer

A) methane 
B) ethane 
C) propane 
D) butane 
A) methane 
B) ethane 
C) propane 
D) butane

Question 10

The term "organic" refer to foods that

Accepted Answer

A) are grown using "all-natural" methods and without the use of synthetic pesticides or herbicides. 
B) contain no organic compounds. 
C) contain only organic compounds. 
D) are grown hydroponically. 
A) are grown using "all-natural" methods and without the use of synthetic pesticides or herbicides. 
B) contain no organic compounds. 
C) contain only organic compounds. 
D) are grown hydroponically.

Question 11

An example of a molecular formula of an alkyne is

Accepted Answer

A) C₆H₁₄. 
B) C₅H₁₀. 
C) C₅H₈. 
D) C₆H₆. 
A) C₆H₁₄. 
B) C₅H₁₀. 
C) C₅H₈. 
D) C₆H₆.

Question 12

Microwave reactors are used to speed up reaction rates and to increase the amount of energy needed for a reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A green chemistry improvement for the synthesis of Zoloft,an antidepressant,was the substitution of ________ for less environmentally-friendly solvents.

Accepted Answer

A) ethanol 
B) toluene 
C) hexane 
D) dichloromethane 
A) ethanol 
B) toluene 
C) hexane 
D) dichloromethane

Question 14

Which of the following families of organic compounds does NOT contain an oxygen atom?

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) amine 
C) carboxylic acid 
D) ketone 
A) alcohol 
B) amine 
C) carboxylic acid 
D) ketone

Question 15

Explain what a functional group is and how it simplifies the study of organic chemistry.

Accepted Answer

A functional group is a specific group o

Question 16

Chlorinated hydrocarbons have been used as

Accepted Answer

A) fuels. 
B) insecticides. 
C) propellants. 
D) refrigerants. 
A) fuels. 
B) insecticides. 
C) propellants. 
D) refrigerants.

Question 17

The formula for butane is

Accepted Answer

A) C₄H₁₀. 
B) C₅H₁₂. 
C) C₆H₁₄. 
D) C₄H₈. 
A) C₄H₁₀. 
B) C₅H₁₂. 
C) C₆H₁₄. 
D) C₄H₈.

Question 18

Name and draw the structure of the compound formed by the reaction of ethanol with acetic acid.

Accepted Answer

ethyl acet

Question 19

Amines are derivatives of

Accepted Answer

A) ammonia. 
B) methane. 
C) water. 
D) amino acids. 
A) ammonia. 
B) methane. 
C) water. 
D) amino acids.

Question 20

Excessive ingestion of ethanol over a long period may cause which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) physiological addiction 
B) memory loss 
C) deterioration of the liver 
D) all of the above 
A) physiological addiction 
B) memory loss 
C) deterioration of the liver 
D) all of the above

Exam 9: Organic Chemistry

A compound containing only carbon and hydrogen and which has only single bonds between atoms is classified as an

Which one of the following statements is NOT true of all alkanes?

Perfluorocarbons have been used in which of the following?

The -COOH group represents the

Aldehydes and ketones have similar functional groups.What is the difference between an aldehyde and a ketone? Use acetaldehyde and acetone as examples.

The first organic compound to be synthesized in a chemist's laboratory was

All of the following are green chemistry innovations EXCEPT

The structure of the carbonyl group is C=O.

What is the name of the compound that has the formula CH₃CH₃?

The term "organic" refer to foods that

An example of a molecular formula of an alkyne is

Microwave reactors are used to speed up reaction rates and to increase the amount of energy needed for a reaction.

A green chemistry improvement for the synthesis of Zoloft,an antidepressant,was the substitution of ________ for less environmentally-friendly solvents.

Which of the following families of organic compounds does NOT contain an oxygen atom?

Explain what a functional group is and how it simplifies the study of organic chemistry.

Chlorinated hydrocarbons have been used as

The formula for butane is

Name and draw the structure of the compound formed by the reaction of ethanol with acetic acid.

Amines are derivatives of

Excessive ingestion of ethanol over a long period may cause which of the following?

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