Carbon Compounds and Organic Molecules Quiz

Test your knowledge with 15 questions on alcohols, alkanes, functional groups, and more. Explore organic chemistry now!

#1

Which functional group is present in alcohols?

Carboxyl
Hydroxyl
Aldehyde
Amino
#2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organic compounds?

They contain carbon atoms.
They are typically flammable.
They are only found in living organisms.
They can form long chains or rings.
#3

Which functional group is present in carboxylic acids?

Hydroxyl
Carbonyl
Carboxyl
Amino
#4

What is the name of the simplest alkene?

Ethane
Ethene
Methane
Methene
#5

What is the functional group present in aldehydes?

Carboxyl
Hydroxyl
Alkene
Aldehyde
#6

Which type of bond holds the atoms within a molecule of methane (CH4) together?

Ionic bond
Covalent bond
Hydrogen bond
Van der Waals forces
1 answered
#7

What is the general formula for alkanes?

CnH2n+2
CnH2n
CnH2n-2
CnHn
#8

Which of the following is NOT a type of isomerism found in organic compounds?

Structural isomerism
Geometric isomerism
Optical isomerism
Cis-trans isomerism
#9

What is the functional group present in ketones?

Hydroxyl
Carboxyl
Aldehyde
Carbonyl
#10

What is the IUPAC name of CH3CH2CH2CH2OH?

Methanol
Butanol
Ethanol
Propanol
#11

Which of the following is a property of aromatic compounds?

They have alternating single and double bonds.
They are highly reactive.
They are exclusively synthesized in laboratories.
They often have pleasant odors.
#12

Which of the following compounds is considered aromatic?

Ethanol
Cyclohexane
Benzene
Acetylene
#13

Which of the following is NOT a type of organic reaction?

Substitution
Addition
Reduction
Hydration
#14

What is the IUPAC name of CH3COOH?

Methanol
Ethanol
Acetic acid
Propanol
#15

Which of the following is a property of alcohols?

They are typically acidic.
They are miscible with water in all proportions.
They do not participate in oxidation reactions.
They have a characteristic carbonyl group.

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