Organic Chemistry Supplements

Question 1

Reactions that alkanes undergo

Answer 1

Halogenation and Combustion

Question 2

Reactions that alkenes undergo

Answer 2

Hydrogenation
Halogenation
Addition of hydrogen halides
Addition of water 
Hydroxylation

Question 3

Reactions that alkynes undergo

Answer 3

Hydrogenation
Halogenation
Addition of hydrogen halides
Addition of water
Formation of metal acetylide

Question 4

Reactions that alcohols undergo

Answer 4

Dehydration
Ester formation
Oxidation
Addition of Hydrogen Halides
Reaction with active metals

Question 5

Obtained from destructive distillation of wood

Answer 5

Methanol

Question 6

Methanol is converted to this, which is a starting material for plastics

Answer 6

Formaldehyde

Question 7

Methanol is a denaturant in _______ which then makes it unfit for drinking due to its poisonous properties

Answer 7

Ethyl Alcohol

Question 8

Also known as grain alcohol

Answer 8

Ethanol

Question 9

Obtained from fermentation of sugar and starch

Answer 9

Ethanol

Question 10

Rubbing alcohol

Answer 10

Isopropyl alcohol

Question 11

Alcohol which is an intermediate in acetone production

Answer 11

Isopropyl alcohol

Question 12

Main ingredient of suppositories

Answer 12

Glycerol

Question 13

Anti-freeze agent for automobilies

Answer 13

Ethylene glycol

Question 14

Starting material in the manufacturing of aspirin, detergents, dyes, herbicides, explosives etc.

Answer 14

Phenol

Question 15

Other name of phenol

Answer 15

Carbolic acid

Question 16

Saponated cresol

Answer 16

Lysol

Question 17

Alcohol obtained from oil of peppermint

Answer 17

Menthol

Question 18

Alcohol obtained from rose oil

Answer 18

Geraniol

Question 19

Classification of ethers

Answer 19

1. ) Open chains

2. ) Cyclic

Question 20

Other names of epoxide

Answer 20

Oxacyclopropane

Oxirane

Question 21

Ether used before as general anesthetic as it is safe in long surgical procedure

Answer 21

Ethyl ether

Question 22

Adverse drug reaction of ethyl ether

Answer 22

Nausea and vomiting

Mucous membrane Irritation

Question 23

Use of ethylene oxide

Answer 23

Fumigate textiles and grains

Question 24

Use of monobenzone

Answer 24

Depigmenting agent

Question 25

Eugenol is obtained from what oil

Answer 25

Clove oil

Question 26

This is mixed with Zinc oxide cement to serve as temporary fillings

Answer 26

Eugenol

Question 27

Reaction of Aldehydes and ketones with 2,4 DNPH

Answer 27

Formation of yellow hydrazones

Question 28

Tollen's test contains what reagent

Answer 28

Ammoniacal silver nitrate

Question 29

Tollen's test is a test for

Answer 29

Aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes

Question 30

Benedict's test results for aliphatic aldehydes and ketones would be positive (T/F)

Answer 30

True. Benedict's test is a test for aliphatic aldehydes and also for ketones

Question 31

Iodoform test is a test for?

Answer 31

Methyl ketones

Question 32

Addition of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones results in

Answer 32

Acetal Formation

Question 33

Grignard reaction for aldehydes/ketones results in

Answer 33

Reduction to alcohol

Question 34

Use of formaldehyde

Answer 34

Specimen preservative (harden skin)

Question 35

Embalming fluid

Answer 35

Formalin

Question 36

Acetaldehyde is an intermediate in the manufacture of

Answer 36

Acetic acid Ethyl Acetate Vinyl Acetate (used for production of synthetic rubber and water based paint)

Question 37

Use of chloral

Answer 37

Starting material for DDT (insecticide)

Question 38

Constituent of the aroma of fresh bread

Answer 38

Butanal

Question 39

Oil of bitter almonds

Answer 39

Benzaldehyde

Question 40

Chief constituent of oil of cinnamon bark

Answer 40

Cinnamaldehyde

Question 41

Fragrant component of vanilla beans which is used as flavoring agent

Answer 41

Vanillin

Question 42

Acetone is used as

Answer 42

Solvent for paint lacquers and cellulose acetate

Question 43

Major constituent of male sex hormone and involved in the development of secondary sex characteristics

Answer 43

Testosterone

Question 44

Odorous component of musk which is a sex attractant

Answer 44

Muscone

Question 45

Muscone is use in cosmetics as

Answer 45

Fixative for perfumes

Question 46

Major component of lemon grass grass oil

Answer 46

Citral

Question 47

Methyl Ethyl Ketone is used as

Answer 47

solvent of lacquers and paints and plastics

Question 48

Acetophenone is used previously as

Answer 48

Hypnotic

Question 49

Chlorocetophenone is used as

Answer 49

Lacrimator in tear gas

Question 50

Keratolytic acid

Answer 50

Salicylic acid

Question 51

Salicylic acid is used in the treatment of

Answer 51

Fungal infections; removal of warts and corns

Question 52

Acid found in sour milk

Answer 52

Lactic acid

Question 53

Responsible for spoiling, fermentation of milk sugar, lactose

Answer 53

Lactic acid

Question 54

Acid found in several fruits especially grapes

Answer 54

Tartaric acid

Question 55

Pharmaceutical use of benzoic acid

Answer 55

Antifungal agent

Question 56

Sodium benzoate is used as

Answer 56

Food preservative

Question 57

Acetylsalicylic acid use

Answer 57

Analgesic, antipyretic, treatment of colds, HA, minor aches and pains

Question 58

Pharmaceutical use of p-aminobenzoic acid

Answer 58

Used in sun lotion to prevent UV from reaching skin

Question 59

Formed from reaction of carboxylic acid and alcohol

Answer 59

Esters

Question 60

Esters of glycerol and HMW fatty acids

Answer 60

Lipids

Question 61

Reaction of lipids with a strong inorganic base

Answer 61

Saponification

Question 62

Formed from hydrolysis of carboxylic acid

Answer 62

Anhydride

Question 63

Formed from condensation reaction of carboxylic acid and amine

Answer 63

Amide

Question 64

Acetanilide is used as

Answer 64

Antipyretic and analgesic

Question 65

Amide of niacin

Answer 65

Niacinamide

Question 66

Nicotinamide is used in the prevention of

Answer 66

Pellagra

Question 67

Sulfanilamide is employed in the treament of

Answer 67

Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Streptococcal infections

Question 68

ADR or sulfanilamide

Answer 68

Nausea, Dizziness, Anemia

Question 69

Cyclic compounds with N atom in the ring

Answer 69

Heterocyclic amines

Question 70

Aniline is used in

Answer 70

Preparation of dyes and drugs

Question 71

Amphetamine is what kind of drug

Answer 71

Psychomimetic

Question 72

Parent compound of barbiturates

Answer 72

Barbituric acid

Question 73

Use of saccharin

Answer 73

Sweetener