Question 1

Organic chemistry is the branch of chemistry involved with carbon based compounds.  Carbon is a member of which group of elements on the periodic table?

Accepted Answer

A) transition 
B) inner transition 
C) representative 
D) noble 
A) transition 
B) inner transition 
C) representative 
D) noble C

Question 2

Which of the following is the structural formula of 1-bromo-2,2-dimethylpropane?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    A

Question 3

Alkanes are ____ in water and ____ than water.

Accepted Answer

A) insoluble, less dense 
B) soluble, less dense 
C) insoluble, more dense 
D) soluble, more dense 
A) insoluble, less dense 
B) soluble, less dense 
C) insoluble, more dense 
D) soluble, more dense A

Question 4

Since all alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons, all of the carbon atoms are aligned in one continuous chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the reason why there are so many organic compounds?

Accepted Answer

A) Organic compounds are produced by living things. 
B) Unlike inorganic compounds, organic compounds can be cyclic. 
C) Carbon atoms can form stable covalent bonds with other carbon atoms. 
D) Organic compounds can be larger than inorganic compounds. 
A) Organic compounds are produced by living things. 
B) Unlike inorganic compounds, organic compounds can be cyclic. 
C) Carbon atoms can form stable covalent bonds with other carbon atoms. 
D) Organic compounds can be larger than inorganic compounds.

Question 6

Give the IUPAC name for the following chemical.

Accepted Answer

A) 3,6-diethyl-3-methylnonane 
B) 2,2,5,6-tetraethylhexane 
C) 2,2,5-triethyloctane 
D) 3-ethyl-3-methyl-6-propyldecane 
A) 3,6-diethyl-3-methylnonane 
B) 2,2,5,6-tetraethylhexane 
C) 2,2,5-triethyloctane 
D) 3-ethyl-3-methyl-6-propyldecane

Question 7

What the correct IUPAC name for the compound shown?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-bromo-3-ethyl-1-methylcyclopropane 
B) 1-bromo-2-ethyl-1-methylcyclopropane 
C) 1-bromo-1-ethyl-2-methylcyclopropane 
D) 2-bromo-1-ethyl-2-methylcyclopropane 
A) 1-bromo-3-ethyl-1-methylcyclopropane 
B) 1-bromo-2-ethyl-1-methylcyclopropane 
C) 1-bromo-1-ethyl-2-methylcyclopropane 
D) 2-bromo-1-ethyl-2-methylcyclopropane

Question 8

Which of the following compounds would be classified as inorganic?

Accepted Answer

A) CH3CH2OH 
B) CH2ClCH2Cl 
C) NaC2H3O2 
D) C5H12 
A) CH3CH2OH 
B) CH2ClCH2Cl 
C) NaC2H3O2 
D) C5H12

Question 9

The naming of organic compounds is specific. Which is an incorrect statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Many compounds have been known long enough to have common names. 
B) The naming system of organic compounds is set by IUPAC rules. 
C) The naming system requires that the longest carbon chain must always be found. 
D) Organic compounds must have both an IUPAC and a common name. 
A) Many compounds have been known long enough to have common names. 
B) The naming system of organic compounds is set by IUPAC rules. 
C) The naming system requires that the longest carbon chain must always be found. 
D) Organic compounds must have both an IUPAC and a common name.

Question 10

Which applies to the manner in which carbon bonds in alkanes?

Accepted Answer

A) The bonds are formed with carbon using an sp 3 configuration. 
B) The bonds between carbon and other atoms are ionic. 
C) Carbon to carbon bonds are expected to be double bonds. 
D) The bonds formed by carbon all use p orbitals. 
A) The bonds are formed with carbon using an sp 3 configuration. 
B) The bonds between carbon and other atoms are ionic. 
C) Carbon to carbon bonds are expected to be double bonds. 
D) The bonds formed by carbon all use p orbitals.

Question 11

Which of the following compounds can exhibit structural isomerism?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following is a structural isomer of the compound shown below?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 13

Due to the method used for treatment, which of the following might be found in drinking water?

Accepted Answer

A) methyl sulfide 
B) chloromethane 
C) formaldehyde 
D) bromobenzene 
A) methyl sulfide 
B) chloromethane 
C) formaldehyde 
D) bromobenzene

Question 14

Carbon atom tends to form tetrahedral structures and carbon is the basis of organic compounds, so, all organic compounds tend to be tetrahedral in shape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One of the characteristics of hydrocarbons is that they range from slightly soluble in water to very soluble in water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Functional groups are to organic chemistry as monoatomic ions are to inorganic chemistry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following terms applies to the alkanes?

Accepted Answer

A) hydrophobic 
B) hydrophilic 
C) soluble 
D) bases 
A) hydrophobic 
B) hydrophilic 
C) soluble 
D) bases

Question 18

​ _____ is a property that is characterized by compounds that have identical molecular formulas but different arrangements of atoms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​ _____ is a property that is...

Question 19

The major use for hydrocarbons is combustion for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Identify the correct statement: The alkanes represent one family of organic compounds

Accepted Answer

A) in which the halogens are a major component. 
B) in which there is at least one double bond between carbons. 
C) that is composed of carbon and hydrogen. 
D) in which hydrogens can be bonded to other hydrogens. 
A) in which the halogens are a major component. 
B) in which there is at least one double bond between carbons. 
C) that is composed of carbon and hydrogen. 
D) in which hydrogens can be bonded to other hydrogens.

Exam 11: Organic Compounds: Alkanes

Organic chemistry is the branch of chemistry involved with carbon based compounds. Carbon is a member of which group of elements on the periodic table?

Which of the following is the structural formula of 1-bromo-2,2-dimethylpropane?

Alkanes are ____ in water and ____ than water.

Since all alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons, all of the carbon atoms are aligned in one continuous chain.

What is the reason why there are so many organic compounds?

Give the IUPAC name for the following chemical.

What the correct IUPAC name for the compound shown?

Which of the following compounds would be classified as inorganic?

The naming of organic compounds is specific. Which is an incorrect statement?

Which applies to the manner in which carbon bonds in alkanes?

Which of the following compounds can exhibit structural isomerism?

Which of the following is a structural isomer of the compound shown below?

Due to the method used for treatment, which of the following might be found in drinking water?

Carbon atom tends to form tetrahedral structures and carbon is the basis of organic compounds, so, all organic compounds tend to be tetrahedral in shape.

One of the characteristics of hydrocarbons is that they range from slightly soluble in water to very soluble in water.

Functional groups are to organic chemistry as monoatomic ions are to inorganic chemistry.

Which of the following terms applies to the alkanes?

​ _____ is a property that is characterized by compounds that have identical molecular formulas but different arrangements of atoms.

The major use for hydrocarbons is combustion for energy.

Identify the correct statement: The alkanes represent one family of organic compounds

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