Organic Chemistry - Alkenes and Their Reactions Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on alkenes, their reactions, and properties. Test your understanding with this comprehensive quiz!

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Which of the following statements about alkenes is true?

They contain only single bonds between carbon atoms.

They contain at least one triple bond between carbon atoms.

They contain at least one double bond between carbon atoms.

They contain only triple bonds between carbon atoms.

What is the general formula for alkenes?

CnH2n+2

CnH2n

CnHn

CnH2n-2

Which reagent is commonly used to convert alkenes to alcohols?

H2O

H2SO4

HBr

BH3

What is the product of the reaction between propene and HBr?

1-bromopropane

2-bromopropane

1,2-dibromopropane

3-bromopropane

What is the IUPAC name for the alkene with the molecular formula C4H8?

But-1-ene

But-2-ene

But-1-yne

But-2-yne

Which of the following is NOT a method for the synthesis of alkenes?

Dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides

Dehydration of alcohols

Deamination of amines

Dehalogenation of alkyl halides

Which compound would be expected as the major product in the following reaction? CH3CH2CH=CH2 + HBr

1-bromobutane

2-bromobutane

1-bromo-2-butene

2-bromo-2-butene

Which of the following reactions does NOT typically involve alkenes?

Hydrogenation

Halogenation

Oxidation

Substitution

What is the stereochemistry of the product formed when cis-2-butene undergoes catalytic hydrogenation?

Cis-2-butane

Trans-2-butane

n-Butane

Both a and b

#10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the E2 mechanism?

It is a one-step process

It proceeds via a carbocation intermediate

It is stereospecific

It is favored by bulky bases

#11

In which of the following reactions does an alkene act as a nucleophile?

Electrophilic addition

Nucleophilic addition

Electrophilic substitution

Nucleophilic substitution

#12

What type of reaction is the ozonolysis of alkenes?

Reduction