Deck 15: Organic Compounds and the Atomic Properties of Carbon

Question 1

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) cis-3-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-6-propyl-4-nonene
B) trans-3-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-6-propyl-4-nonene
C) cis-7-ethyl-4,8-dimethyl-4-propyl-5-nonene
D) trans-7-ethyl-4,8-dimethyl-4-propyl-5-nonene
E) None of these choices is correct.

Answer 1

trans-3-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-6-propyl-4-nonene

Question 2

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) cis-2,5-diethyl-6-methyl-3-nonene
B) 2,5-diethyl-6-methyl-3-nonene
C) cis-4,6-diethyl-3-methyl-6-nonene
D) 4,6-diethyl-3-methyl-6-nonene
E) trans-2,5-diethyl-6-methyl-3-nonene

Answer 2

2,5-diethyl-6-methyl-3-nonene

Question 3

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 1,1,3-triethyl-2-methylbutane
B) 1,1-diethyl-2,3-dimethylpentane
C) 2,4-diethyl-3-methylhexane
D) 3-ethyl-4,5-dimethylheptane
E) None of these choices is correct.

Answer 3

3-ethyl-4,5-dimethylheptane

Question 4

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 2-ethyl-4-propylcycloheptene
B) 3-ethyl-5-propylcycloheptene
C) 6-ethyl-4-propylcycloheptene
D) 7-ethyl-5-propylcycloheptene
E) 3-ethyl-5-propylcyclohexene

Question 5

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 1,1-diethyl-3-butyl-3-hexene
B) 5-butyl-3-ethyl-5-octene
C) 4-butyl-6-ethyl-3-octene
D) 3-ethyl-5-propyl-5-nonene
E) 4-butyl-6-ethyl-3,4-octene

Question 6

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) cis-2-methyl-2,3-dipropyl-4-octene
B) cis-7-methyl-6,7-dipropyl-4-octene
C) cis-4,4-dimethyl-5-propyl-6-decene
D) trans-7,7-dimethyl-6-propyl-4-decene
E) cis-7,7-dimethyl-6-propyl-4-decene

Question 7

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 4-ethyl-1,1,5-trimethyl-2-heptyne
B) 4,5-diethyl-1,1-dimethyl-2-heptyne
C) 5-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-3-octene
D) 3-ethyl-3,7-dimethyl-5-octyne
E) 5-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-3-octyne

Question 8

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) ortho-ethylheptylcyclopentane
B) meta-ethylheptylcyclopentane
C) 1-ethyl-2-heptylcyclopentane
D) ethylcyclopentylheptane
E) ortho-ethylheptylbenzene

Question 9

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 2-isopropyl-2,3,4-trimethylbutane
B) 2-isopropyl-2,3-dimethylpentane
C) 2,3,3,4-tetramethylhexane
D) 1,1,2,2,3-pentamethylpentane
E) None of these choices is correct.

Question 10

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 2,4,5-tripropylheptane
B) 6-methyl-3,4-dipropylnonane
C) 4-ethyl-5,7-dipropyloctane
D) 5-ethyl-2,4-dipropyloctane
E) 4-ethyl-7-methyl-5-propyldecane

Question 11

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) cis-2-methyl-4-heptene
B) trans-2-methyl-4-heptene
C) cis-6-methyl-3-heptene
D) trans-6-methyl-3-heptene
E) cis-2-methyl-3-heptene

Question 12

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 1,2-diethyl-1-methyl-3-propyl-4-isobutylhexane
B) 1,6,6-trimethyl-1,2,4-triethyl-3-propylhexane
C) 1,1,6-trimethyl-3,5,6-triethyl-4-propylhexane
D) 4,6-diethyl-2,7-dimethyl-5-propylnonane
E) 3,5-diethyl-1,1,6-trimethyl-4-propyloctane

Question 13

Select the correct name for the following compound.

A) 1-ethyl-3-methylcyclohexane
B) 1-methyl-5-ethylcyclohexane
C) meta-ethylmethylcyclohexane
D) meta-ethylmethylbenzene
E) 3-ethyltoluene

Question 14

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 2-ethyl-3-pentene
B) 4-ethyl-2-pentene
C) 3-methyl-4-hexene
D) 4-methyl-2-hexene
E) None of these choices is correct.

Question 15

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 4-4-diethyl-2-pentyne
B) 2,2-diethyl-3-pentyne
C) 2-ethyl-2-methyl-4-hexyne
D) 4-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexyne
E) 2-ethyl-2-methyl-4-hexene

Question 16

Select the correct name for the following compound.

A) cis-2,3-dimethyl-4-hexene
B) trans-2,3-dimethyl-4-hexene
C) cis-4,5-dimethyl-2-hexene
D) trans-4,5-dimethyl-2-hexene
E) trans-4,5-dimethyl-2-heptene

Question 17

Select the correct name for the following compound.

A) ortho-dipropylcyclopentylhexane
B) 2,3-dipropylcyclopentylhexane
C) 2-hexyl-1,5-dipropylcyclopentane
D) 1-hexyl-2,3-dipropylcyclopentane
E) 1,2-dipropyl-3-hexylcyclopentane

Question 18

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 1,1-dimethyl-1-cylcopentyl-2-pentane
B) 1,1-dimethyl-2-hexene-cyclopentane
C) 2-cyclopentyl-2-methyl-3-hexene
D) 5,5-dimethyl-5-cyclopentyl-3-pentane
E) 5,5-dimethyl-5-cyclopentyl-3-pentene

Question 19

Select the correct name for the following compound.

A) 1-butyl-4-pentyl-3-propylcyclohexene
B) 1-butyl-4-pentyl-5-propylcyclohexene
C) 2-butyl-5-pentyl-6-propylcyclohexene
D) 4-butyl-1-pentyl-2-propylcyclohexene
E) 1-butyl-4-pentyl-3-propylbenzene

Question 20

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 5-butyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-heptene
B) 5-ethyl-4-4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-nonyne
C) 5-ethyl-6-6-dimethyl-7-propyl-8-nonyne
D) 4,6-diethyl-5-5-dimethyl-4-decyne
E) 5-ethyl-4-4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-nonene

Question 21

What is the molecular formula of the compound 2,3-dimethyl-4-cyclopentyl-5-ethyldecane?

A) C₁₆H₃₄
B) C₁₇H₃₄
C) C₁₈H₃₆
D) C₁₉H₃₈
E) C₂₀H₄₀

Question 22

Select the correct reaction type for the following process.

A) addition
B) elimination
C) substitution
D) oxidation
E) reduction

Question 23

Which of the following features do cyclohexene and 3-methyl-1-pentyne have in common?

A) same physical properties
B) same chemical properties
C) same boiling point
D) same molecular weight
E) same number of double bonds

Question 24

Alcohols undergo a variety of reactions. Which one of the following reactions is not undergone by the alcohol functional group?

A) substitution
B) addition
C) dehydration
D) oxidation to form a ketone
E) oxidation to form an aldehyde or a carboxylic acid

Question 25

Including cyclic compounds, how many possible isomers exist for C₄H₈?

A) 2
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
E) 7

Question 26

The reaction of bromine with an alkene such as cyclopentene is a good laboratory test for the presence of a double bond in a compound. What type of reaction is it?

A) addition
B) elimination
C) substitution
D) displacement
E) reduction

Question 27

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 3-ethyl-2,3-dimethyl-1-propanol
B) 2,3,4-trimethyl-1-butanol
C) 2,3-dimethyl-1-pentanol
D) 3,4-dimethyl-5-pentanol
E) 2,3-dimethyl-1-pentanal

Question 28

Select the correct type for the following reaction.
CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH + HBr $\rightarrow$ CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂Br + H₂O

A) dehydration
B) dehydroxylation
C) addition
D) elimination
E) substitution

Question 29

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) meta-chloroethylcyclohexene
B) 1-chloro-5-ethylcyclohexene
C) meta-chloroethylbenzene
D) 1-chloro-5-ethylbenzene
E) 1-chloro-3-ethylcyclohexane

Question 30

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) ortho-dibromobenzene
B) meta-dibromobenzene
C) para-dibromobenzene
D) 1,4-dibromocyclohexene
E) 1,4-dibromocyclohexane

Question 31

Excluding cyclic compounds, how many possible isomers exist for C₄H₈?

A) 2
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
E) 7

Question 32

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 1-chloro-2-ethyl-3-propylcyclohexane
B) 1-chloro-2-ethyl-3-propylcyclohexene
C) 1-chloro-ortho-ethylpropylbenzene
D) 1-chloro-meta-ethylpropylbenzene
E) 1-chloro-2-ethyl-3-propylbenzene

Question 33

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 3,4-diethyl-4-methyl-2-butanol
B) 2,3-diethyl-4-pentanol
C) 3,4-diethyl-2-pentanol
D) 3-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexanol
E) 3-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexanal

Question 34

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) 2,5-dimethyl-3-octyne-6-cyclobutane
B) 4-cyclobutyl-1-isopropyl-3-methyl-1-hexyne
C) 3-cyclobutyl-4,7-dimethyl-5-octyne
D) 6-cyclobutyl-2,5-dimethyl-3-octyne
E) 3-cyclobutyl-4,7-dimethyl-5-octene

Question 35

Which compound, if any, will not be optically active?

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) They are all optically active.

Question 36

Which compound, if any, will be optically active?

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) None of these choices is optically active.

Question 37

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) ortho-butylethylbenzene
B) meta-butylethylbenzene
C) para-butylethylbenzene
D) 1-butyl-2-ethylcyclohexene
E) 1-butyl-2-ethylcyclohexane

Question 38

Select the correct name for this compound.

A) para-bromochloro-2-ethylbenzene
B) 4-bromo-1-chloro-2-ethylbenzene
C) 5-bromo-2-chloro-1-ethylbenzene
D) 1-bromo-4-chloro-3-ethylcyclohexene
E) 4-bromo-1-chloro-2-ethylcyclohexane

Question 39

What is the difference between 1-butyne and 1-butene?

A) 1 carbon atom
B) 1 carbon atom and 2 hydrogen atoms
C) 2 hydrogen atoms
D) 4 hydrogen atoms
E) 1 carbon atom and 4 hydrogen atoms

Question 40

Benzene will react with chloromethane in the presence of a catalyst to produce toluene and hydrogen chloride. Select the correct reaction type for the process.

A) addition
B) elimination
C) substitution
D) oxidation
E) reduction

Question 41

Anethole, a derivative of anise, is used in flavoring and as perfume in soap and toothpaste. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) ketone
C) alcohol
D) ester
E) ether

Question 42

Serotonin transmits nerve impulses through the body. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) alcohol
C) amide
D) amine
E) nitride

Question 43

Select the correct type for the following reaction.

A) addition
B) elimination
C) substitution
D) oxidation
E) reduction

Question 44

2-chloro-2,3-dimethylbutane will react with potassium hydroxide dissolved in alcohol to produce 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene. What type of reaction is this?

A) addition
B) elimination
C) substitution
D) oxidation
E) displacement

Question 45

The millipede ejects the compound shown below to protect itself from its enemies. Identify the functional group circled.

A) nitrile
B) alcohol
C) amide
D) amine
E) nitro

Question 46

Acetominophen is a widely used and an effective pain reliever. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) alcohol
C) amide
D) amine
E) carbonyl

Question 47

Glucose is an important sugar in a person's metabolic cycle. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) ketone
C) alcohol
D) ester
E) carboxylic acid

Question 48

Select the correct type for the following reaction.

A) addition
B) elimination
C) substitution
D) oxidation
E) dehydrogenation

Question 49

Glycerin is used in cosmetics as a moisturizer. Identify the functional group circled.

A) carboxylic acid
B) alcohol
C) ester
D) ether
E) aldehyde

Question 50

Testosterone is a male hormone. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) ketone
C) alcohol
D) ester
E) carboxyl

Question 51

Benzocaine is from a family of chemicals that are good local anesthetics. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) ketone
C) ester
D) carboxylic acid
E) carbonyl

Question 52

Enflurane is an effective gaseous anesthetic with relatively low flammability. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) ketone
C) ester
D) ether
E) alcohol

Question 53

Vanillin is a flavoring agent which occurs naturally in the vanilla bean, the seed of an orchid. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) ketone
C) alcohol
D) carboxylic acid
E) carbonyl

Question 54

One source of a musky odor in perfumes is civetone, a compound extracted from the scent gland of the civet cat. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) ketone
C) alcohol
D) carboxylic acid
E) oxide

Question 55

Select the correct type for the following reaction.

A) addition
B) elimination
C) carbonylation
D) dehydration
E) oxidation

Question 56

The compound shown below is responsible for the odor in rancid butter. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) ketone
C) alcohol
D) carboxylic acid
E) carbonyl

Question 57

Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) ketone
C) alcohol
D) ester
E) carboxylic acid

Question 58

Urea carries waste nitrogen from the body in urine. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) alcohol
C) carboxyl
D) amine
E) amide

Question 59

Aspirin is an effective and widely used pain reliever. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) ketone
C) ester
D) carboxylic acid
E) carbonyl

Question 60

Putrescine is produced during the decay and protein breakdown of meats and is responsible for some of the odor found in them. Identify the functional group circled.

A) aldehyde
B) ketone
C) amide
D) nitrile
E) amine

Question 61

Amygdalin (Laetrile) was once touted for its potential anticancer activity. However, the claims were never scientifically verified. Identify the functional group circled.

A) carbonite
B) ether
C) amide
D) amine
E) nitrile

Question 62

The most abundant organic chemical on earth is

A) glycogen.
B) starch.
C) cellulose.
D) glucose.
E) carbonate.

Question 63

One characteristic of the monomers that form condensation polymers that is not common in monomers which form addition polymers is

A) the presence of pi bonds.
B) the presence of two functional groups.
C) the presence of alkyl side chains.
D) the ability to form free radicals.
E) the presence of sulfur atoms.

Question 64

Dacron $\rightarrow$ is a ___________ compound and is produced by a __________ reaction.

A) polyamide; addition
B) polyamide; condensation
C) polyester; addition
D) polyester; condensation
E) polyene; addition

Question 65

Identify the principal organic product of the reaction between butane and chlorine.

A) CH₃Cl
B) CH₃CH₂Cl
C) CH₃CHClCH₃
D) CH₃CH₂CHClCH₃
E) None of these choices is a major product of the reaction.

Question 66

Each amino acid has two functional groups in common and one of 20 other groups attached to the $\alpha$ -carbon. The two functional groups are

A) carboxyl and amine.
B) ester and amine.
C) carboxyl and amide.
D) alcohol and amine.
E) carboxyl and peptide.

Question 67

Which of the following polymers is a condensation polymer?

A) polystyrene
B) Teflon $\rightarrow$
C) polyvinylchloride
D) polypropylene
E) Dacron $\rightarrow$

Question 68

Identify the two principal products of the reaction between ammonia and ethyl propionate.

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) None of these choices is correct.

Question 69

Nylon-type compounds are prepared by the reaction of

A) a diol with a diacid.
B) an alcohol with a diacid.
C) a diamine with a diacid.
D) an amine with a diacid.
E) a diamine with an acid.

Question 70

Identify the products of the reaction between 2-bromopentane and potassium ethoxide.

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) None of these choices is among the products of the reaction.

Question 71

Identify the products for the reaction between cycloheptene and bromine.

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) None of these choices is among the products of the reaction.

Question 72

Identify the organic product for the reaction of 2-pentanol with sulfuric acid.

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) None of these choices is the organic product of the reaction.

Question 73

Identify the products of the following reaction.

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) None of the above pairs of compounds is formed in the reaction.

Question 74

Identify the organic product when cyclohexanol reacts with excess potassium dichromate in the presence of sulfuric acid.

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) None of these choices is the organic product of the reaction.

Question 75

Identify the principal organic products for the following reaction.

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) None of these choices is among the principal organic products of the reaction.

Question 76

Identify the products of the reaction of 3-octene with chlorine.

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 77

Identify the organic product when 3-cylcobutyl-1-propanol reacts with excess potassium dichromate in sulfuric acid.

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) None of these choices is the organic product of the reaction.

Question 78

Identify the principal organic product when benzyl chloride reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide.

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) None of these choices is correct.

Question 79

Which one of the following classes of organic compound does not contain the carbonyl (C O) group?

A) aldehydes
B) carboxylic acids
C) ketones
D) alcohols
E) esters

Question 80

Identify the organic product when cyclopentanol reacts with sulfuric acid.

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) None of these choices is the organic product of the reaction.