Deck 5: Molecular Diversity

Question 1

Identify the functional group contained in the following molecule.

A) alcohol
B) aldehyde
C) amine
D) hydrocarbon
E) carboxylic acid

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Identify the functional group contained in the following molecule.

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Identify the functional group contained in the following molecule.

A) alcohol
B) aldehyde
C) amine
D) hydrocarbon
E) carboxylic acid

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Identify the functional group contained in the following molecule.

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

Question 5

Identify the functional group contained in the following molecule.

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

Question 6

Identify the functional group contained in the following molecule.

A) alcohol
B) ether
C) thioether
D) thiol
E) thioester

Question 7

Identify the functional group contained in the following molecule.

A) alcohol
B) ether
C) thioether
D) thiol
E) thioester

Question 8

Identify the functional group contained in the following molecule.

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

Question 9

Identify the functional group contained in the following molecule,

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

Question 10

Identify the functional group contained in the following molecule.

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

Question 11

Identify the functional group contained in the following molecule.

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

Question 12

Identify the functional groups contained in the following molecule, from left to right.

A) alcohol, imide, ketone, amine
B) carboxylic acid, amine, ketone, amine
C) carboxylic acid, amide, amine
D) alcohol, amine, ketone, amide
E) ester, amide, amine

Question 13

Identify the functional groups contained in the following molecule, from left to right.

A) alcohol, ketone, amine, alcohol, alcohol
B) carboxylic acid, amine, alcohol, alcohol
C) ester, amide, alcohol, alcohol
D) carboxylic acid, amide, alcohol, alcohol
E) alcohol, ketone, amide, alcohol, alcohol

Question 14

Identify the functional groups contained in the following molecule, from left to right.

A) thiol, ketone, amine, carboxylic acid
B) thioether, amide, carboxylic acid
C) thiol, amide, ester
D) thiol, amide, carboxylic acid
E) thioether, ketone, amine, ester

Question 15

Identify the functional groups contained in the following molecule, from left to right.

A) aldehyde, ether, ketone, amine
B) carboxylic acid, ether, ketone, amine
C) aldehyde, ether, amide
D) ketone, ether, ketone, amine
E) ketone, ether, ketone, amide

Question 16

The phosphate ion, PO₄^3-, has what geometry?

A) square planar
B) tetrahedral
C) trigonal pyramidal
D) see-saw

Question 17

This highly toxic alcohol can cause blindness and even death if consumed in excess:

A) propanol
B) methanol
D) ethanol
D) formalin

Question 18

This is the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.

A) cortisol
B) methanol
C) ethanol
D) demerol
E) propanol

Question 19

Choose the molecule that contains the ketone functional group.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 20

Choose the molecule that contains the amide functional group.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 21

Choose the molecule that contains the aldehyde functional group.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 22

Choose the molecule that contains the thioether functional group.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 23

Choose the molecule that contains the amine functional group:

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 24

Which formula represents an alcohol?

A) CH₃CH₂COOH
B) CH₃CH₂OCH₃
C) CH₃CH₂OH
D) CH₃CH₂CH₂SH
E) There is more than one correct answer.

Question 25

Which formula represents an ester?

A) CH₃CH₂COOCH₂CH₃
B) CH₃CH₂OCH₃
C) CH₃CH₂OH
D) CH₃CH₂CH₂SH
E) CH₃CH₂COOH

Question 26

Which formula represents an amine?

A) CH₃CH₂CONH₂
B) CH₃CH₂NHCH₃
C) CH₃CH₂CSCH₃
D) CH₃CH₂COSCH₃
E) CH₃CH₂SH

Question 27

The carbonyl group (C==O) is contained in which functional group(s)?

A) ether
B) thioester
C) ketone
D) all of the above
E) b and c only

Question 28

The functional group that can be found in molecules responsible for the distinctive aroma of fruits such as raspberries, oranges and pineapples is

A) ether.
B) alcohol.
C) amine.
D) ester.
E) thiol.

Question 29

The first administered anesthetic contained this functional group.

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

Question 30

The flavor of many foods, including almonds and cinnamon, is due to molecules containing this functional group.

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

Question 31

The functional group found in molecules that produce the odor of rotting fish, and decaying flesh is

A) amide.
B) ester.
C) carboxylic acid.
D) amine.
E) alcohol.

Question 32

The heteroatom that helps to form the backbone of DNA is

A) sulfur.
B) potassium.
C) phosphorus.
D) nitrogen.
E) fluorine.

Question 33

The functional group found in the molecule that produces the repellant odor of a skunk is

A) amine.
B) thiol.
C) alcohol.
D) sulfide.
E) amide.

Question 34

The molecule used in nail polish remover contains which functional group?

A) carboxylic acid
B) amine
C) aldehyde
D) ketone
E) ether

Question 35

Vinegar contains a molecule possessing which functional group?

A) carboxylic acid
B) amine
C) aldehyde
D) ketone
E) ether

Question 36

Phosphorus, sulfur, oxygen and nitrogen are all examples of

A) anesthetics.
B) heteroatoms.
C) functional groups.
D) ketones.
E) heterocycles.

Question 37

Choose the primary amine.

A) CH₃CH₂NH₂
B) N(CH₃)₃
C) NH₃
D) CH₃CH₂NHCH₃
E) CH₃NHCH₂CH₃

Question 38

Amphetamines function as chemical stimulants because they have molecular structures similar to

A) pyridine.
B) uracil.
C) histamine.
D) dopamine.
E) formalin.

Question 39

A cyclic molecule in which one or more of the carbon atoms has been replaced with a heteroatom is called

A) benzene.
B) carboxylic acid.
C) functional group.
D) heterocycle.
E) thioester.

Question 40

The molecule with a nitrogen-containing heterocycle that similar to that of the biological molecule adenosine is

A) caffeine.
B) histamine.
C) acetaminophen.
D) formaldehyde.
E) pyridine.

Question 41

The molecule histamine triggers symptoms such as sneezing and watery eyes. It is based on a heterocycle that contains

A) phosphorus.
B) oxygen.
C) sulfur.
D) silicon.
E) nitrogen.

Question 42

The molecular structure of Vitamin C is based on a heterocycle that contains

A) phosphorus.
B) oxygen.
C) sulfur.
D) silicon.
E) nitrogen.

Question 43

Identify the heterocycle found in this molecule.

A) purine
B) pyridine
C) pyrimidine
D) alcohol
E) amine

Question 44

Identify this nitrogen-containing heterocycle.

A) purine
B) pyridine
C) pyrimidine
D) amide
E) amine

Question 45

Choose the heterocyclic structure that represents purine.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 46

Choose the heterocyclic structure that represents pyridine.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 47

Choose the heterocyclic structure that represents pyrimidine.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 48

For the molecule serotonin, pictured here,

-identify functional group(s).

Question 49

For the molecule serotonin, pictured here,

-write the molecular formula (format C_xH_y…).

Question 50

For the molecule serotonin, pictured here,

-indicate whether the molecule contains a heterocycle.

Question 51

For 3-methyl-3-sulfanylhexan-1-ol, a compound found in human sweat, pictured here,

-identify functional group(s).

Question 52

For 3-methyl-3-sulfanylhexan-1-ol, a compound found in human sweat, pictured here,

-write the molecular formula (format C_xH_y…).

Question 53

For 3-methyl-3-sulfanylhexan-1-ol, a compound found in human sweat, pictured here,

-indicate whether the molecule contains a heterocycle.

Question 54

For the molecule, pictured here, which has a strong odor of roasted coffee,

-identify the functional group containing sulfur.

Question 55

For the molecule, pictured here, which has a strong odor of roasted coffee,

-write the molecular formula (format C_xH_y…).

Question 56

For the molecule, pictured here, which has a strong odor of roasted coffee,

-indicate whether the molecule contains a heterocycle.

Question 57

For oil of wintergreen, pictured here,

-Identify functional group(s).

Question 58

For oil of wintergreen, pictured here,

-Write the molecular formula (format C_xH_y…).

Question 59

For oil of wintergreen, pictured here,

-Indicate whether the molecule contains a heterocycle.

Question 60

For the molecule pictured here,

-identify functional group(s).

Question 61

For the molecule pictured here,

-write the molecular formula (format C_xH_y…).

Question 62

For the molecule pictured here,

-indicate whether the molecule contains a heterocycle.

Question 63

Match the functional group to the molecular structure.
-Secondary amine

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) f.

Question 64

Match the functional group to the molecular structure.
-Aldehyde

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) f.

Question 65

Match the functional group to the molecular structure.
-Ketone

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) f.

Question 66

Match the functional group to the molecular structure.
-Primary amine

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) f.

Question 67

Match the functional group to the molecular structure.
-Ether

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) f.

Question 68

Match the functional group to the molecular structure.
-Carboxylic acid

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) f.

Question 69

Match each functional group to its description:
-Alcohol

A)Found in many molecules responsible for the aromas of fruits such as bananas, pineapples, oranges.
B)Found in the active component of vinegar.
C)Found the molecules responsible for the smell of rotting fish and bad breath.
D)Found in the active component of nail polish remover.
E)Has general formula R-OH.
F)Found in molecules that can be used as anesthetic for surgical procedures.

Question 70

Match each functional group to its description:
-Ether

A)Found in many molecules responsible for the aromas of fruits such as bananas, pineapples, oranges.
B)Found in the active component of vinegar.
C)Found the molecules responsible for the smell of rotting fish and bad breath.
D)Found in the active component of nail polish remover.
E)Has general formula R-OH.
F)Found in molecules that can be used as anesthetic for surgical procedures.

Question 71

Match each functional group to its description:
-Ketone

A)Found in many molecules responsible for the aromas of fruits such as bananas, pineapples, oranges.
B)Found in the active component of vinegar.
C)Found the molecules responsible for the smell of rotting fish and bad breath.
D)Found in the active component of nail polish remover.
E)Has general formula R-OH.
F)Found in molecules that can be used as anesthetic for surgical procedures.

Question 72

Match each functional group to its description:
-Ester

A)Found in many molecules responsible for the aromas of fruits such as bananas, pineapples, oranges.
B)Found in the active component of vinegar.
C)Found the molecules responsible for the smell of rotting fish and bad breath.
D)Found in the active component of nail polish remover.
E)Has general formula R-OH.
F)Found in molecules that can be used as anesthetic for surgical procedures.

Question 73

Match each functional group to its description:
-Carboxylic acid

A)Found in many molecules responsible for the aromas of fruits such as bananas, pineapples, oranges.
B)Found in the active component of vinegar.
C)Found the molecules responsible for the smell of rotting fish and bad breath.
D)Found in the active component of nail polish remover.
E)Has general formula R-OH.
F)Found in molecules that can be used as anesthetic for surgical procedures.

Question 74

Match each functional group to its description:
-Amine

A)Found in many molecules responsible for the aromas of fruits such as bananas, pineapples, oranges.
B)Found in the active component of vinegar.
C)Found the molecules responsible for the smell of rotting fish and bad breath.
D)Found in the active component of nail polish remover.
E)Has general formula R-OH.
F)Found in molecules that can be used as anesthetic for surgical procedures.