Question 1

When an amide is hydrolyzed under acidic conditions,the products are

Accepted Answer

A) an amine and a carboxylic acid. 
B) an amine and a carboxylate ion. 
C) an ammonium ion and a carboxylate ion. 
D) an ammonium ion and a carboxylic acid. 
E) There is no reaction. 
A) an amine and a carboxylic acid. 
B) an amine and a carboxylate ion. 
C) an ammonium ion and a carboxylate ion. 
D) an ammonium ion and a carboxylic acid. 
E) There is no reaction. D

Question 2

What is the common name of the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

A) ethyl butanoate 
B) butyl ethanoate 
C) ethyl butyrate 
D) butyl acetate 
E) 2-hexanoic ester 
A) ethyl butanoate 
B) butyl ethanoate 
C) ethyl butyrate 
D) butyl acetate 
E) 2-hexanoic ester C

Question 3

Phosphate esters are prepared from

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A) phosphoric acid + alcohol. 
B) phosphoric acid + ester. 
C) phosphoric acid + carboxylic acid. 
D) phosphate + ester. 
E) phosphate + alcohol. 
A) phosphoric acid + alcohol. 
B) phosphoric acid + ester. 
C) phosphoric acid + carboxylic acid. 
D) phosphate + ester. 
E) phosphate + alcohol. A

Question 4

Match the following.
-ethanoic acid

Accepted Answer

A) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and one phosphoric anhydride linkage 
B) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and two phosphoric anhydride linkages 
C) a polymer produced by reacting diamines with diacids or diacyl chlorides 
D) a functional group formed when two acid molecules give up one water molecule 
E) a functional group consisting of an amine group bonded to a carbonyl carbon
F)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with two molecules of alcohol
G)a functional group consisting of a carbonyl carbon with a single bond to another oxygen; the remaining bonds are formed with R groups
H)the carbon atom bonded directly to the carbonyl carbon atom
I)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with three molecules of alcohol
J)The common name of this compound is acetic acid.
K)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with one molecule of alcohol
L)the transfer of a phosphoryl group from one molecule to another
M)The common name of this compound is formic acid. 
A) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and one phosphoric anhydride linkage 
B) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and two phosphoric anhydride linkages 
C) a polymer produced by reacting diamines with diacids or diacyl chlorides 
D) a functional group formed when two acid molecules give up one water molecule 
E) a functional group consisting of an amine group bonded to a carbonyl carbon
F)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with two molecules of alcohol
G)a functional group consisting of a carbonyl carbon with a single bond to another oxygen; the remaining bonds are formed with R groups
H)the carbon atom bonded directly to the carbonyl carbon atom
I)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with three molecules of alcohol
J)The common name of this compound is acetic acid.
K)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with one molecule of alcohol
L)the transfer of a phosphoryl group from one molecule to another
M)The common name of this compound is formic acid.

Question 5

What are the major organic products of the reaction shown?

Accepted Answer

A) CH3CH2CH2COOH + HOCH2CH3 
B) CH3CH2CH2COO- + +H2OCH2CH3 
C) CH3COOH + HOCH2CH2CH2CH3 
D) CH3CH2CH2CH2OH + CH3CH2OH 
E) CH3CH2CH2COOH + CH3COOH 
A) CH3CH2CH2COOH + HOCH2CH3 
B) CH3CH2CH2COO- + +H2OCH2CH3 
C) CH3COOH + HOCH2CH2CH2CH3 
D) CH3CH2CH2CH2OH + CH3CH2OH 
E) CH3CH2CH2COOH + CH3COOH

Question 6

The ion formed from a carboxylic acid is called the

Accepted Answer

A) carboxylate anion. 
B) carboxylate cation. 
C) ester anion. 
D) ester cation. 
E) amide cation. 
A) carboxylate anion. 
B) carboxylate cation. 
C) ester anion. 
D) ester cation. 
E) amide cation.

Question 7

All of the statements concerning citric acid are true except

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A) it contains three carboxylic acid groups because its carbon skeleton is branched. 
B) it is very soluble in water. 
C) its salts are used in many consumer products. 
D) it is produced only by plants. 
E) it is a weak acid. 
A) it contains three carboxylic acid groups because its carbon skeleton is branched. 
B) it is very soluble in water. 
C) its salts are used in many consumer products. 
D) it is produced only by plants. 
E) it is a weak acid.

Question 8

Match the following.
-phosphate diester

Accepted Answer

A) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and one phosphoric anhydride linkage 
B) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and two phosphoric anhydride linkages 
C) a polymer produced by reacting diamines with diacids or diacyl chlorides 
D) a functional group formed when two acid molecules give up one water molecule 
E) a functional group consisting of an amine group bonded to a carbonyl carbon
F)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with two molecules of alcohol
G)a functional group consisting of a carbonyl carbon with a single bond to another oxygen; the remaining bonds are formed with R groups
H)the carbon atom bonded directly to the carbonyl carbon atom
I)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with three molecules of alcohol
J)The common name of this compound is acetic acid.
K)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with one molecule of alcohol
L)the transfer of a phosphoryl group from one molecule to another
M)The common name of this compound is formic acid. 
A) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and one phosphoric anhydride linkage 
B) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and two phosphoric anhydride linkages 
C) a polymer produced by reacting diamines with diacids or diacyl chlorides 
D) a functional group formed when two acid molecules give up one water molecule 
E) a functional group consisting of an amine group bonded to a carbonyl carbon
F)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with two molecules of alcohol
G)a functional group consisting of a carbonyl carbon with a single bond to another oxygen; the remaining bonds are formed with R groups
H)the carbon atom bonded directly to the carbonyl carbon atom
I)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with three molecules of alcohol
J)The common name of this compound is acetic acid.
K)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with one molecule of alcohol
L)the transfer of a phosphoryl group from one molecule to another
M)The common name of this compound is formic acid.

Question 9

The similarities in properties of carboxylic acids,esters,and amides can best be explained by

Accepted Answer

A) their polarity and structural similarities. 
B) their similarities in molar mass. 
C) hydrogen bonding. 
D) the ease with which they form ions. 
E) none of these. 
A) their polarity and structural similarities. 
B) their similarities in molar mass. 
C) hydrogen bonding. 
D) the ease with which they form ions. 
E) none of these.

Question 10

What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-butanoic acid 
B) 4-butanoic acid 
C) 1-butenoic acid 
D) 3-butenoic acid 
E) none of the above 
A) 1-butanoic acid 
B) 4-butanoic acid 
C) 1-butenoic acid 
D) 3-butenoic acid 
E) none of the above

Question 11

One requirement for the reactants in the formation of polyester is that each molecule contain

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A) at least one carbon-carbon double bond. 
B) one aromatic ring. 
C) at least two functional groups that can form ester linkages. 
D) an amine group somewhere on the carbon skeleton. 
E) none of these 
A) at least one carbon-carbon double bond. 
B) one aromatic ring. 
C) at least two functional groups that can form ester linkages. 
D) an amine group somewhere on the carbon skeleton. 
E) none of these

Question 12

The products of basic hydrolysis of an ester are

Accepted Answer

A) another ester + water. 
B) alcohol + acid. 
C) alcohol + water. 
D) acid + water. 
E) carboxylate salt + alcohol. 
A) another ester + water. 
B) alcohol + acid. 
C) alcohol + water. 
D) acid + water. 
E) carboxylate salt + alcohol.

Question 13

Which of these compounds is the most soluble in water?

Accepted Answer

A) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2COOH 
B) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2COO-Na+ 
C) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH 
D) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 
E) CH3CH2OCH2CH2CH3 
A) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2COOH 
B) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2COO-Na+ 
C) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH 
D) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 
E) CH3CH2OCH2CH2CH3

Question 14

Which functional group contains a carbonyl group and an ether linkage bonded to the same carbon atom?

Accepted Answer

A) aldehyde 
B) amide 
C) carboxylic acid 
D) ester 
E) ketone 
A) aldehyde 
B) amide 
C) carboxylic acid 
D) ester 
E) ketone

Question 15

Which molecule is oxalic acid?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The two monomers used to make Dacron polyester fabric are

Accepted Answer

A) ethylene glycol and mylar. 
B) terephthalic acid and mylar. 
C) propylene glycol and mylar. 
D) ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. 
E) none of the above 
A) ethylene glycol and mylar. 
B) terephthalic acid and mylar. 
C) propylene glycol and mylar. 
D) ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. 
E) none of the above

Question 17

Match the following.
-nylon

Accepted Answer

A) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and one phosphoric anhydride linkage 
B) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and two phosphoric anhydride linkages 
C) a polymer produced by reacting diamines with diacids or diacyl chlorides 
D) a functional group formed when two acid molecules give up one water molecule 
E) a functional group consisting of an amine group bonded to a carbonyl carbon
F)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with two molecules of alcohol
G)a functional group consisting of a carbonyl carbon with a single bond to another oxygen; the remaining bonds are formed with R groups
H)the carbon atom bonded directly to the carbonyl carbon atom
I)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with three molecules of alcohol
J)The common name of this compound is acetic acid.
K)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with one molecule of alcohol
L)the transfer of a phosphoryl group from one molecule to another
M)The common name of this compound is formic acid. 
A) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and one phosphoric anhydride linkage 
B) a molecule that contains one phosphate ester linkage and two phosphoric anhydride linkages 
C) a polymer produced by reacting diamines with diacids or diacyl chlorides 
D) a functional group formed when two acid molecules give up one water molecule 
E) a functional group consisting of an amine group bonded to a carbonyl carbon
F)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with two molecules of alcohol
G)a functional group consisting of a carbonyl carbon with a single bond to another oxygen; the remaining bonds are formed with R groups
H)the carbon atom bonded directly to the carbonyl carbon atom
I)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with three molecules of alcohol
J)The common name of this compound is acetic acid.
K)the type of ester produced when phosphoric acid reacts with one molecule of alcohol
L)the transfer of a phosphoryl group from one molecule to another
M)The common name of this compound is formic acid.

Question 18

What is the IUPAC name of the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

A) γ-amino-α-hydroxybutyric acid 
B) 4-amino-2-hydroxybutanoic acid 
C) α-amino-γ-hydroxybutyric acid 
D) 1-amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid 
E) none of these 
A) γ-amino-α-hydroxybutyric acid 
B) 4-amino-2-hydroxybutanoic acid 
C) α-amino-γ-hydroxybutyric acid 
D) 1-amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid 
E) none of these

Question 19

The reactants needed to produce simple polyesters are

Accepted Answer

A) diacids and dialcohols. 
B) diacids and diamines 
C) diamines and dialcohols. 
D) alkenes and catalysts. 
E) diacids and phosphates. 
A) diacids and dialcohols. 
B) diacids and diamines 
C) diamines and dialcohols. 
D) alkenes and catalysts. 
E) diacids and phosphates.

Question 20

Reaction of a carboxylic acid with a base like sodium hydroxide,NaOH gives ________

Accepted Answer

A) a carboxylate salt. 
B) an alkoxide salt. 
C) an ester. 
D) an alcohol. 
E) none of the above. 
A) a carboxylate salt. 
B) an alkoxide salt. 
C) an ester. 
D) an alcohol. 
E) none of the above.

Exam 17: Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

When an amide is hydrolyzed under acidic conditions,the products are

What is the common name of the molecule shown?

Phosphate esters are prepared from

Match the following. -ethanoic acid

What are the major organic products of the reaction shown?

The ion formed from a carboxylic acid is called the

All of the statements concerning citric acid are true except

Match the following. -phosphate diester

The similarities in properties of carboxylic acids,esters,and amides can best be explained by

What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown?

One requirement for the reactants in the formation of polyester is that each molecule contain

The products of basic hydrolysis of an ester are

Which of these compounds is the most soluble in water?

Which functional group contains a carbonyl group and an ether linkage bonded to the same carbon atom?

Which molecule is oxalic acid?

The two monomers used to make Dacron polyester fabric are

Match the following. -nylon

What is the IUPAC name of the molecule shown?

The reactants needed to produce simple polyesters are

Reaction of a carboxylic acid with a base like sodium hydroxide,NaOH gives ________

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