#1
Which functional group is present in alcohols?
Hydroxyl
ExplanationAlcohols contain the hydroxyl functional group.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organic compounds?
They are only found in living organisms.
ExplanationOrganic compounds can be synthetic and not exclusively found in living organisms.
#3
Which functional group is present in carboxylic acids?
Carboxyl
ExplanationCarboxylic acids contain the carboxyl functional group.
#4
What is the name of the simplest alkene?
Ethene
ExplanationEthene is the simplest alkene with two carbon atoms.
#5
What is the functional group present in aldehydes?
Aldehyde
ExplanationAldehydes contain the aldehyde functional group.
#6
Which type of bond holds the atoms within a molecule of methane (CH4) together?
Covalent bond
ExplanationCovalent bonds share electrons between atoms in methane molecules.
#7
What is the general formula for alkanes?
CnH2n+2
ExplanationAlkanes follow the formula CnH2n+2 where n represents the number of carbon atoms.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a type of isomerism found in organic compounds?
Optical isomerism
ExplanationOptical isomerism is not a form of isomerism found in organic compounds.
#9
What is the functional group present in ketones?
Carbonyl
ExplanationKetones contain the carbonyl functional group.
#10
What is the IUPAC name of CH3CH2CH2CH2OH?
Butanol
ExplanationThe IUPAC name for CH3CH2CH2CH2OH is butanol.
#11
Which of the following is a property of aromatic compounds?
They often have pleasant odors.
ExplanationAromatic compounds frequently have pleasant smells.
#12
Which of the following compounds is considered aromatic?
Benzene
ExplanationBenzene is a classic example of an aromatic compound.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a type of organic reaction?
Hydration
ExplanationHydration is not considered an organic reaction.
#14
What is the IUPAC name of CH3COOH?
Acetic acid
ExplanationThe IUPAC name for CH3COOH is acetic acid.
#15
Which of the following is a property of alcohols?
They are miscible with water in all proportions.
ExplanationAlcohols can mix with water in any proportion.