Organic chemistry

Question 1

What is the basic unit of organic compounds?

Answer 1

The carbon atom.

Question 2

True or False: All organic compounds contain carbon.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

What type of bond forms between two carbon atoms in an alkane?

Answer 3

A single covalent bond.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Alkenes contain at least one ____ bond.

Answer 4

double.

Question 5

Which functional group is characterized by the presence of -OH?

Answer 5

Hydroxyl group.

Question 6

What is the general formula for alkanes?

Answer 6

C_nH_(2n+2).

Question 7

True or False: Aromatic compounds contain at least one benzene ring.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

What is the primary characteristic of a saturated hydrocarbon?

Answer 8

It contains only single bonds.

Question 9

Which type of reaction involves the addition of a molecule across a double bond?

Answer 9

Addition reaction.

Question 10

What are isomers?

Answer 10

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures.

Question 11

True or False: Enantiomers are a type of stereoisomer.

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

What type of hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen with no double or triple bonds?

Answer 12

Alkane.

Question 13

Which reaction type is characterized by the removal of water?

Answer 13

Dehydration synthesis.

Question 14

What does the term ‘chirality’ refer to in organic chemistry?

Answer 14

The property of a molecule having non-superimposable mirror images.

Question 15

What is the main product of the complete combustion of hydrocarbons?

Answer 15

Carbon dioxide and water.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: A primary alcohol has the -OH group attached to a carbon that is bonded to ____ other carbon(s).

Answer 16

one.

Question 17

What is a common use for esters in organic chemistry?

Answer 17

They are used as fragrances and flavorings.

Question 18

True or False: Alkynes contain at least one triple bond.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

What is the molecular formula for ethylene?

Answer 19

C2H4.

Question 20

What type of reaction involves the breakdown of a compound into simpler substances?

Answer 20

Decomposition reaction.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: An amine contains a nitrogen atom bonded to ____ carbon atoms.

Answer 21

one or more.

Question 22

What is the significance of the octet rule in organic chemistry?

Answer 22

Atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them eight electrons in their valence shell.

Question 23

What is the name of the reaction where an alkene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst?

Answer 23

Hydrogenation.

Question 24

Which functional group contains a carbonyl (C=O) group and is a key component of ketones?

Answer 24

Carbonyl group.

Question 25

True or False: A diene contains two double bonds.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C3H6?

Answer 26

Propene.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The term 'nucleophile' refers to a species that ____ electrons.

Answer 27

donates.

Question 28

What is the primary characteristic of a phenol?

Answer 28

It contains a hydroxyl group directly attached to an aromatic ring.

Question 29

What type of organic reaction is characterized by the transfer of electrons?

Answer 29

Redox reaction.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The process of converting a liquid into a gas is known as ____.

Answer 30

vaporization.