Question 1

When an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid the major product is

Accepted Answer

A) an amide. 
B) an amine. 
C) an ester. 
D) a salt. 
E) a soap. 
A) an amide. 
B) an amine. 
C) an ester. 
D) a salt. 
E) a soap.

Question 2

The amide produced from pentanoic acid and ammonia is

Accepted Answer

A) N-pentanamide. 
B) N-methylpentanamide. 
C) pentanoicamide. 
D) pentanamide. 
A) N-pentanamide. 
B) N-methylpentanamide. 
C) pentanoicamide. 
D) pentanamide.

Question 3

Which equation correctly represents the dissociation of a carboxylic acid in water?

Accepted Answer

A) CH3COOH + H2O
 
CH3CHCOOH2+ + OH- 
B) CH3COOH
 
CH3COO- + H+ 
C) CH3COOH + H2O
 
CH3COO- + H3O+ 
D) CH3COOH + H3O+
 
CH3COOH2+ + H2O 
E) CH3COOH + 2 H2O
 
CH3COO2- + 2 H3O+ 
A) CH3COOH + H2O
 
CH3CHCOOH2+ + OH- 
B) CH3COOH
 
CH3COO- + H+ 
C) CH3COOH + H2O
 
CH3COO- + H3O+ 
D) CH3COOH + H3O+
 
CH3COOH2+ + H2O 
E) CH3COOH + 2 H2O
 
CH3COO2- + 2 H3O+

Question 4

Match the following.
-ester

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

The reactants needed to produce simple polyamides (nylons)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 6

Match the following.
-acid anhydride

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 7

Reaction of butanoic acid with ethanol produces

Accepted Answer

A) butyl ethanoate. 
B) ethyl butanoate. 
C) butyl ethanamide. 
D) ethyl butanamide. 
E) butyl ethyl ester. 
A) butyl ethanoate. 
B) ethyl butanoate. 
C) butyl ethanamide. 
D) ethyl butanamide. 
E) butyl ethyl ester.

Question 8

When an alcohol reacts with phosphoric acid,the product is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A) phosphate salt. 
B) phosphate ester. 
C) phosphate anion. 
D) pyrophosphate. 
E) none of the above 
A) phosphate salt. 
B) phosphate ester. 
C) phosphate anion. 
D) pyrophosphate. 
E) none of the above

Question 9

Which molecule is formic acid?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which molecule is a carboxylic acid?

Accepted Answer

A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
E) CH3CH2CH2NH2 
A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
E) CH3CH2CH2NH2

Question 11

Which molecule is an amide?

Accepted Answer

A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
E) CH3CH2CH2NH2 
A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
E) CH3CH2CH2NH2

Question 12

What is the common name of the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

A) acetic acid 
B) butyric acid 
C) formic acid 
D) lactic acid 
E) oxalic acid 
A) acetic acid 
B) butyric acid 
C) formic acid 
D) lactic acid 
E) oxalic acid

Question 13

Match the following.
-amide group

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 14

Match the following.
-phosphate triester

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 15

What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-methylpropanamide 
B) N-methylpropanamide 
C) N-butylethanamide 
D) N-methylbutanamide 
E) N-butylformamide 
A) 1-methylpropanamide 
B) N-methylpropanamide 
C) N-butylethanamide 
D) N-methylbutanamide 
E) N-butylformamide

Question 16

Which functional group contains a carbonyl group and a hydroxyl group 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 17

Which molecule is acetic acid?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The solubility of compounds containing the carboxylic acid group can be increased by reaction with

Accepted Answer

A) sulfuric acid. 
B) nitric acid. 
C) sodium hydroxide. 
D) water. 
E) benzoic acid. 
A) sulfuric acid. 
B) nitric acid. 
C) sodium hydroxide. 
D) water. 
E) benzoic acid.

Question 19

When common names are used for acids,the underlined carbon atom in the molecule shown would be designated as the ________ C atom.

Accepted Answer

A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) gamma 
D) #1 
E) #2 
A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) gamma 
D) #1 
E) #2

Question 20

The pleasant,characteristic odor of fruit flavorings is often associated with the presence of

Accepted Answer

A) esters 
B) carboxylic acids 
C) carboxylate salts 
D) ketones 
A) esters 
B) carboxylic acids 
C) carboxylate salts 
D) ketones

Exam 17: Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

When an alcohol reacts with a carboxylic acid the major product is

The amide produced from pentanoic acid and ammonia is

Which equation correctly represents the dissociation of a carboxylic acid in water?

Match the following. -ester

The reactants needed to produce simple polyamides (nylons)are

Match the following. -acid anhydride

Reaction of butanoic acid with ethanol produces

When an alcohol reacts with phosphoric acid,the product is referred to as a

Which molecule is formic acid?

Which molecule is a carboxylic acid?

Which molecule is an amide?

What is the common name of the molecule shown?

Match the following. -amide group

Match the following. -phosphate triester

What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown?

Which functional group contains a carbonyl group and a hydroxyl group bonded to the same carbon atom?

Which molecule is acetic acid?

The solubility of compounds containing the carboxylic acid group can be increased by reaction with

When common names are used for acids,the underlined carbon atom in the molecule shown would be designated as the ________ C atom.

The pleasant,characteristic odor of fruit flavorings is often associated with the presence of

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