Question 1

Which atom is least likely to form a polar covalent bond with carbon?

Accepted Answer

A) Cl 
B) F 
C) H 
D) N 
E) O 
A) Cl 
B) F 
C) H 
D) N 
E) O

Question 2

What is the IUPAC name of the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

A) dimethylcyclobutane 
B) cyclohexane 
C) 1,2-dimethylcyclobutane 
D) 1,1-dimethylcyclobutane 
E) 2,2-dimethylcyclobutane 
A) dimethylcyclobutane 
B) cyclohexane 
C) 1,2-dimethylcyclobutane 
D) 1,1-dimethylcyclobutane 
E) 2,2-dimethylcyclobutane

Question 3

Match the name of the functional group with the molecule that correctly illustrates it.
-alkyl halide

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E) C  C  -O-C   C  
F) 
G) 
H) 
I) 
J)C   
C   
Br 
A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E) C  C  -O-C   C  
F) 
G) 
H) 
I) 
J)C   
C   
Br

Question 4

Match the name of the functional group with the molecule that correctly illustrates it.
-amide

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E) C  C  -O-C   C  
F) 
G) 
H) 
I) 
J)C   
C   
Br 
A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E) C  C  -O-C   C  
F) 
G) 
H) 
I) 
J)C   
C   
Br

Question 5

The carbon skeleton of an alkane is shown below.How many hydrogen atoms are bonded to the carbon marked with a *?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
E) 4 
A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
E) 4

Question 6

Match the name of the functional group with the molecule that correctly illustrates it.
-aromatic

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E) C  C  -O-C   C  
F) 
G) 
H) 
I) 
J)C   
C   
Br 
A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E) C  C  -O-C   C  
F) 
G) 
H) 
I) 
J)C   
C   
Br

Question 7

Match the name of the functional group with the molecule that correctly illustrates it.
-ether

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E) C  C  -O-C   C  
F) 
G) 
H) 
I) 
J)C   
C   
Br 
A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E) C  C  -O-C   C  
F) 
G) 
H) 
I) 
J)C   
C   
Br

Question 8

The carbon atom marked with * is a ________ carbon atom.

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) none of these 
A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) none of these

Question 9

All of the families below include functional groups which contain oxygen except

Accepted Answer

A) carboxylic acids. 
B) alkyl halides. 
C) esters. 
D) ethers. 
E) ketones. 
A) carboxylic acids. 
B) alkyl halides. 
C) esters. 
D) ethers. 
E) ketones.

Question 10

What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown?
(C    -C-C  -C  -C

Accepted Answer

A) 1,1,1-trimethylbutane 
B) 2,2-dimethylpentane 
C) 2-dimethylpentane 
D) 2-ethylhexane 
E) heptane 
A) 1,1,1-trimethylbutane 
B) 2,2-dimethylpentane 
C) 2-dimethylpentane 
D) 2-ethylhexane 
E) heptane

Question 11

The carbon atom marked with * is a ________ carbon atom.

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) none of these 
A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) none of these

Question 12

Which of the following statements is correct? Functional groups are

Accepted Answer

A) the parts of molecules that are used to differentiate types of organic molecules. 
B) to organic chemistry what polyatomic ions are to inorganic chemistry. 
C) are chemically bound to each other in order to make larger molecules. 
D) There is more than one correct answer. 
E) None are correct. 
A) the parts of molecules that are used to differentiate types of organic molecules. 
B) to organic chemistry what polyatomic ions are to inorganic chemistry. 
C) are chemically bound to each other in order to make larger molecules. 
D) There is more than one correct answer. 
E) None are correct.

Question 13

The carbon atom marked with * is a ________ carbon atom.

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) none of these 
A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) quaternary 
E) none of these

Question 14

Two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with the atoms connected differently are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) normal alkanes. 
B) branched alkanes. 
C) functional groups. 
D) constitutional isomers. 
E) conformations. 
A) normal alkanes. 
B) branched alkanes. 
C) functional groups. 
D) constitutional isomers. 
E) conformations.

Question 15

Which substance is not reactive with respect to alkanes?

Accepted Answer

A) H2 
B) Cl2 
C) O2 
D) Br2 
E) none of the above 
A) H2 
B) Cl2 
C) O2 
D) Br2 
E) none of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct line structure drawing for 3-ethyl-2,4-dimethylhexane?

Accepted Answer

A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
E) All answers are correct. 
A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
E) All answers are correct.

Question 17

Which of the statements about the behavior of the element carbon in organic molecules is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon can be involved in polar covalent bonds. 
B) Carbon can form single,double,or triple bonds with other carbon atoms. 
C) Carbon always forms four bonds. 
D) When carbon forms four single bonds,the bond angles are 90°. 
E) In addition to other carbon atoms,carbon is likely to form bonds with hydrogen,nitrogen,or oxygen. 
A) Carbon can be involved in polar covalent bonds. 
B) Carbon can form single,double,or triple bonds with other carbon atoms. 
C) Carbon always forms four bonds. 
D) When carbon forms four single bonds,the bond angles are 90°. 
E) In addition to other carbon atoms,carbon is likely to form bonds with hydrogen,nitrogen,or oxygen.

Question 18

What are the two major functional groups in lactic acid?

Accepted Answer

A) alkane and alcohol 
B) carboxylic acid and alcohol 
C) aldehyde and alcohol 
D) ketone and diol 
E) carboxylic acid and ether 
A) alkane and alcohol 
B) carboxylic acid and alcohol 
C) aldehyde and alcohol 
D) ketone and diol 
E) carboxylic acid and ether

Question 19

The functional group illustrated by R-OH is an

Accepted Answer

A) alkyl. 
B) alcohol. 
C) ether. 
D) ester. 
E) aldehyde. 
A) alkyl. 
B) alcohol. 
C) ether. 
D) ester. 
E) aldehyde.

Question 20

Which list includes all the elements that would be found in an alkane with an amine group?

Accepted Answer

A) C,H 
B) C,H,O 
C) C,H,N 
D) C,H,O,H 
E) H,N 
A) C,H 
B) C,H,O 
C) C,H,N 
D) C,H,O,H 
E) H,N

Exam 12: Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes

Which atom is least likely to form a polar covalent bond with carbon?

What is the IUPAC name of the molecule shown?

Match the name of the functional group with the molecule that correctly illustrates it. -alkyl halide

Match the name of the functional group with the molecule that correctly illustrates it. -amide

The carbon skeleton of an alkane is shown below.How many hydrogen atoms are bonded to the carbon marked with a *?

Match the name of the functional group with the molecule that correctly illustrates it. -aromatic

Match the name of the functional group with the molecule that correctly illustrates it. -ether

The carbon atom marked with * is a ________ carbon atom.

All of the families below include functional groups which contain oxygen except

What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown? (C -C-C -C -C

The carbon atom marked with * is a ________ carbon atom.

Which of the following statements is correct? Functional groups are

The carbon atom marked with * is a ________ carbon atom.

Two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with the atoms connected differently are referred to as

Which substance is not reactive with respect to alkanes?

Which of the following is a correct line structure drawing for 3-ethyl-2,4-dimethylhexane?

Which of the statements about the behavior of the element carbon in organic molecules is incorrect?

What are the two major functional groups in lactic acid?

The functional group illustrated by R-OH is an

Which list includes all the elements that would be found in an alkane with an amine group?

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Alkenes, alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds

Some Compounds With Oxygen, sulfur, or a Halogen

Aldehydes and Ketones

Amines

Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

Amino Acids and Proteins

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The Generation of Biochemical Energy

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