Question 1

What structural characteristic is shared by the aldehydes and the ketones?

Accepted Answer

A) They both are straight chain compounds. 
B) Both of these compound classes have as the smallest compound a 5 carbon skeleton. 
C) Aldehydes and ketones both contain a carbonyl carbon. 
D) Aldehydes and ketones have no shared characteristics. 
A) They both are straight chain compounds. 
B) Both of these compound classes have as the smallest compound a 5 carbon skeleton. 
C) Aldehydes and ketones both contain a carbonyl carbon. 
D) Aldehydes and ketones have no shared characteristics.

Question 2

Hydrogenation of an aldehyde will produce?

Accepted Answer

A) a carboxylic acid 
B) no reaction 
C) a primary alcohol 
D) an acetal 
A) a carboxylic acid 
B) no reaction 
C) a primary alcohol 
D) an acetal

Question 3

What is the group that distinguishes aldehydes from most other classes of compounds?

Accepted Answer

A) carboxyl 
B) carbonyl 
C) hydroxy 
D) amide 
A) carboxyl 
B) carbonyl 
C) hydroxy 
D) amide

Question 4

To prepare a ketone,one should oxidize a secondary alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The popular solvent used in fingernail polish remover is known as benzaldehyde.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Oxidation of hemiketal will give a ketone and an alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an acetal?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What is the result of a hydrolysis reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) getting the chemicals involved wet 
B) causing an oxidation-reduction reaction resulting in hydration 
C) splitting of the molecule into the component substances 
D) one that results in the formation water 
A) getting the chemicals involved wet 
B) causing an oxidation-reduction reaction resulting in hydration 
C) splitting of the molecule into the component substances 
D) one that results in the formation water

Question 9

Which of the following will give both a positive Tollens' test and a positive Benedict's test?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D) All give positive tests for both. 
A)    
B)    
C)    
D) All give positive tests for both.

Question 10

What is the reason for norethynodrel's ability to function as a contraceptive?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a ketone that is required to neutralize ovum production. 
B) It is capable of mimicking progesterone establishing a false pregnancy. 
C) It replaces estrogen and displaces the normal hormonal control. 
D) It bonds to estrogen to reduce the estrogen levels. 
A) It is a ketone that is required to neutralize ovum production. 
B) It is capable of mimicking progesterone establishing a false pregnancy. 
C) It replaces estrogen and displaces the normal hormonal control. 
D) It bonds to estrogen to reduce the estrogen levels.

Question 11

Overdose of ____ during pregnancy has proven to cause birth defects.

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin B6 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Vitamin D 
A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin B6 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Vitamin D

Question 12

Which of the following is the structure for acetone?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The simplest ketone has three carbon atoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Norethynodrel is a common drug used for birth control.Which of the following is NOT a common side affect associated with norethynodrel?

Accepted Answer

A) abdominal bleeding 
B) hypertension 
C) acne 
D) weight loss 
A) abdominal bleeding 
B) hypertension 
C) acne 
D) weight loss

Question 15

Which of the following is,in an injectable form,used for contraception?

Accepted Answer

A) norethynodrel 
B) estrogen 
C) progestin 
D) testosterone 
A) norethynodrel 
B) estrogen 
C) progestin 
D) testosterone

Question 16

Predict the resultant compound class when an aldehyde is hydrogenated.

Accepted Answer

A) hemiketal 
B) alcohol 
C) carboxylic acid 
D) no reaction 
A) hemiketal 
B) alcohol 
C) carboxylic acid 
D) no reaction

Question 17

What are the risks of constant sunbathing?

Accepted Answer

A) skin cancer 
B) premature aging of the skin 
C) thickening of the skin 
D) more than one response is correct 
A) skin cancer 
B) premature aging of the skin 
C) thickening of the skin 
D) more than one response is correct

Question 18

Which of the following pure compounds can exhibit hydrogen bonding with itself?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D) none of these 
A)    
B)    
C)    
D) none of these

Question 19

The formation of a hemiketal from a ketone and alcohol is a condensation reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Oxidation of an aldehyde will produce?

Accepted Answer

A) a carboxylic acid 
B) no reaction 
C) a primary alcohol 
D) an acetal 
A) a carboxylic acid 
B) no reaction 
C) a primary alcohol 
D) an acetal

Exam 14: Aldehydes and Ketones

What structural characteristic is shared by the aldehydes and the ketones?

Hydrogenation of an aldehyde will produce?

What is the group that distinguishes aldehydes from most other classes of compounds?

To prepare a ketone,one should oxidize a secondary alcohol.

The popular solvent used in fingernail polish remover is known as benzaldehyde.

Oxidation of hemiketal will give a ketone and an alcohol.

Which of the following is an acetal?

What is the result of a hydrolysis reaction?

Which of the following will give both a positive Tollens' test and a positive Benedict's test?

What is the reason for norethynodrel's ability to function as a contraceptive?

Overdose of ____ during pregnancy has proven to cause birth defects.

Which of the following is the structure for acetone?

The simplest ketone has three carbon atoms.

Norethynodrel is a common drug used for birth control.Which of the following is NOT a common side affect associated with norethynodrel?

Which of the following is,in an injectable form,used for contraception?

Predict the resultant compound class when an aldehyde is hydrogenated.

What are the risks of constant sunbathing?

Which of the following pure compounds can exhibit hydrogen bonding with itself?

The formation of a hemiketal from a ketone and alcohol is a condensation reaction.

Oxidation of an aldehyde will produce?

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