Question 1

Which statement(s)is/are true about a molecule with the molecular formula C₁₀H₂₀_, that when subjected to catalytic hydrogenation there is no consumption of hydrogen?

Accepted Answer

The molecule has no consumption of hydrogen during catalytic hydrogenation, indicating it lacks pi bonds to hydrogenate, thus the degree of unsaturation is due to a ring.

Question 2

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation)of a compound with the molecular formula of C₉H₁₈N₂?

Accepted Answer

The index of hydrogen deficiency (IHD) is a measure of the unsaturation of a compound. It is calculated by the formula IHD = (2C + 2 + N - H)/2, where C is the number of carbon atoms, H is the number of hydrogen atoms, and N is the number of nitrogen atoms. For the compound C9H18N2, the IHD is (2*9 + 2 + 2 - 18)/2 = 2. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

Question 3

The IUPAC nomenclature priority for alkyl groups on a parent chain is determined by the alphabetical order of the groups.

Accepted Answer

The priority for alkyl groups on a parent chain is determined by their size or number of carbons, with larger or more complex groups having higher priority. Alphabetical order is only used as a tie-breaker when two or more groups have the same size or complexity.

Question 4

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation)of a compound with the molecular formula of C₆H₅BrClN?

Accepted Answer

The molecular formula given is C15H15BrClN, which simplifies to C15H15BrClN. The index of hydrogen deficiency (IHD) or degree of unsaturation is calculated using the formula IHD = 1 + 0.5 * (2C + 2 + N - H - X), where C is the number of carbons, N is the number of nitrogens, H is the number of hydrogens, and X is the number of halogens (Br and Cl in this case). Plugging in the values gives IHD = 1 + 0.5 * (2*15 + 2 + 1 - 15 - 2) = 1 + 0.5 * (32 - 17) = 1 + 7.5 = 8.5. However, since IHD is usually rounded down to the nearest whole number for halogen-containing compounds, the correct answer should be 4, indicating a mistake in calculation. Correctly calculating, IHD = 1 + 0.5 * (2*15 + 2 + 1 - 15 - 2) = 1 + 0.5 * (30 + 2 + 1 - 15 - 2) = 1 + 0.5 * (16) = 1 + 8 = 9, which still indicates a mistake in the initial explanation. The correct calculation without the initial mistake is: IHD = 1 + 0.5 * (2*15 + 2 - 15) = 1 + 0.5 * (32 - 15) = 1 + 0.5 * 17 = 1 + 8.5 = 9.5, rounding is not typically applied in the manner previously mentioned. The correct formula and approach to calculate IHD is: IHD = (2C + 2 + N - H - X)/2 for a molecule without halogens or IHD = (2C + 2 - H)/2 for hydrocarbons, adjusting for halogens and nitrogen. Correctly recalculating with the proper understanding: For C15H15BrClN, the formula simplifies to calculating unsaturation without directly subtracting halogens in the formula, leading to a recalculation error in the explanation. The correct calculation method is IHD = (2*15 + 2 - 15)/2 + 1 (for N) = 8 + 1 = 9, which still results in an incorrect explanation. The correct calculation for IHD should consider halogens like Br and Cl as equivalent to hydrogen atoms in their effect on the formula, which was not accurately described in the initial explanation. The correct IHD calculation for C15H15BrClN, considering the presence of nitrogen and halogens, should directly follow the formula IHD = (2C + 2 + N - H - X)/2, where X is the number of halogens, leading to a correct calculation that was not properly executed in the initial explanation. The correct IHD for C15H15BrClN, factoring in all elements correctly, is 4, indicating four degrees of unsaturation, which could be due to double bonds, triple bonds, or rings in the compound's structure.

Question 5

The anti conformation is by definition always the lowest energy conformation possible for a bond rotation.

Accepted Answer

The anti conformation is generally the lowest energy conformation for simple alkanes due to minimized steric hindrance, but it is not always the lowest energy conformation for all molecules, as factors like hydrogen bonding, ring strain, or electronic effects in more complex molecules can favor other conformations.

Question 6

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation)of the following molecule?

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Question 7

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation)of a compound with the molecular formula of C₁₄H₁₄Cl₄?

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Question 8

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation)of the hormone cortisol?

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Question 9

Which of the following compounds has a molecular formula of C₆H₇O⁺ and an index of hydrogen deficiency of 4?

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Question 10

If a molecule has an index of hydrogen deficiency equal to zero that means that the molecule must be acyclic.

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A molecule with an index of hydrogen deficiency equal to zero is a saturated molecule, meaning that all of its carbon atoms are bonded to the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible. Saturated molecules are typically acyclic, meaning that they do not contain any rings.

Question 11

What is the major product formed after treating the following molecule with excess H₂in the presence of Pd/C catalyst?

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Question 12

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation)of a compound with the molecular formula of C₇H₇NOS?

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Question 13

Which statement(s)is/are true about a molecule with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₄O,that when subjected to Pd/C and H₂ in ethyl acetate,there is a consumption of 2 moles of hydrogen?

Accepted Answer

The molecular formula contains 22 carbon atoms, 14 hydrogen atoms, 4 sulfur atoms, and 1 oxygen atom. The Pd/C and H₂ in ethyl acetate suggest a hydrogenation reaction. The consumption of 2 moles of hydrogen indicates that there are 4 unsaturated bonds in the molecule. The possibilities for 4 degrees of unsaturation are either two alkenes or one alkyne (2), and either two rings or one ring and a carbonyl (2). Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 14

Eclipsed conformations are thermodynamically more unstable than staggered conformations due to steric repulsions.

Accepted Answer

In eclipsed conformations, the substituents on adjacent carbons are positioned in closer proximity to each other, resulting in steric repulsions. This causes an increase in potential energy and makes eclipsed conformations less stable than staggered conformations.

Question 15

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation)of a compound with the molecular formula of H₆N₄O₃?

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Question 16

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation)for the drug morphine?

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Question 17

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation)of a compound with the molecular formula of C₁₁H₂₀Br₃F₄N₃O₃?

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Question 18

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation)of a compound with the molecular formula of C₂₁H₃₀O₅?

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Question 19

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation)for the following molecule?

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Question 20

Chair conformations for cyclohexane systems are always the lowest energy conformation possible.

Accepted Answer

While chair conformations are typically the lowest energy conformations for cyclohexane due to minimized steric strain and torsional strain, cyclohexane can also adopt other conformations like boat or twist-boat, which are higher in energy.

Quiz 4: Nomenclature and Conformations of Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Which statement(s) is/are true about a molecule with the molecular formula C₁₀H₂₀_, that when subjected to catalytic hydrogenation there is no consumption of hydrogen?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₉H₁₈N₂?

The IUPAC nomenclature priority for alkyl groups on a parent chain is determined by the alphabetical order of the groups.

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₆H₅BrClN?

The anti conformation is by definition always the lowest energy conformation possible for a bond rotation.

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of the following molecule?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₁₄H₁₄Cl₄?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of the hormone cortisol?

Which of the following compounds has a molecular formula of C₆H₇O⁺ and an index of hydrogen deficiency of 4?

If a molecule has an index of hydrogen deficiency equal to zero that means that the molecule must be acyclic.

What is the major product formed after treating the following molecule with excess H₂in the presence of Pd/C catalyst?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₇H₇NOS?

Which statement(s) is/are true about a molecule with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₄O,that when subjected to Pd/C and H₂ in ethyl acetate,there is a consumption of 2 moles of hydrogen?

Eclipsed conformations are thermodynamically more unstable than staggered conformations due to steric repulsions.

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of H₆N₄O₃?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) for the drug morphine?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₁₁H₂₀Br₃F₄N₃O₃?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₂₁H₃₀O₅?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) for the following molecule?

Chair conformations for cyclohexane systems are always the lowest energy conformation possible.

Quiz 4: Nomenclature and Conformations of Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Which statement(s) is/are true about a molecule with the molecular formula C10H20, that when subjected to catalytic hydrogenation there is no consumption of hydrogen?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C9H18N2?

The IUPAC nomenclature priority for alkyl groups on a parent chain is determined by the alphabetical order of the groups.

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C6H5BrClN?

The anti conformation is by definition always the lowest energy conformation possible for a bond rotation.

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of the following molecule?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C14H14Cl4?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of the hormone cortisol?

Which of the following compounds has a molecular formula of C6H7O+ and an index of hydrogen deficiency of 4?

If a molecule has an index of hydrogen deficiency equal to zero that means that the molecule must be acyclic.

What is the major product formed after treating the following molecule with excess H2 in the presence of Pd/C catalyst?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C7H7NOS?

Which statement(s) is/are true about a molecule with the molecular formula C10H14O,that when subjected to Pd/C and H2 in ethyl acetate,there is a consumption of 2 moles of hydrogen?

Eclipsed conformations are thermodynamically more unstable than staggered conformations due to steric repulsions.

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of H6N4O3?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) for the drug morphine?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C11H20Br3F4N3O3?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C21H30O5?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) for the following molecule?

Chair conformations for cyclohexane systems are always the lowest energy conformation possible.

Which statement(s) is/are true about a molecule with the molecular formula C₁₀H₂₀_, that when subjected to catalytic hydrogenation there is no consumption of hydrogen?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₉H₁₈N₂?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₆H₅BrClN?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₁₄H₁₄Cl₄?

Which of the following compounds has a molecular formula of C₆H₇O⁺ and an index of hydrogen deficiency of 4?

What is the major product formed after treating the following molecule with excess H₂in the presence of Pd/C catalyst?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₇H₇NOS?

Which statement(s) is/are true about a molecule with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₄O,that when subjected to Pd/C and H₂ in ethyl acetate,there is a consumption of 2 moles of hydrogen?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of H₆N₄O₃?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₁₁H₂₀Br₃F₄N₃O₃?

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₂₁H₃₀O₅?