by Coop Figueroa
Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and synthesis of carbon-containing compounds. This quiz will take you through the fascinating world of organic molecules and their intricate reactions. Whether you’re a seasoned chemist or a curious learner, these questions are designed to test your understanding and expand your knowledge. Good luck!
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Organic Chemistry Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which of the following is the functional group of alcohols?
Hydroxyl group (-OH)
Carbonyl group (C=O)
Carboxyl group (-COOH)
Amino group (-NH2)
2. What is the IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3?
Butane
Propane
Pentane
Hexane
3. Which type of reaction involves the breaking of a double bond in an alkene to form two new single bonds?
Addition reaction
Elimination reaction
Substitution reaction
Rearrangement reaction
4. What is the hybridization of the carbon atoms in ethyne (acetylene, C2H2)?
sp
sp2
sp3
sp3d
5. Which of the following is an example of a nucleophile?
OH-
H+
Cl2
CH4
6. What is the major product of the hydration of 1-butene?
2-Butanol
1-Butanol
Butane
Butanoic acid
7. Which reagent is commonly used for the oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes?
PCC (Pyridinium chlorochromate)
KMnO4
H2SO4
NaBH4
8. Which of the following compounds is aromatic?
Benzene
Cyclohexane
Cyclobutane
Cyclopentane
9. What is the product of the reaction between ethylamine and acetic anhydride?
N-Ethylacetamide
Diethylamine
Acetaldehyde
Ethyl acetate
10. Which of the following is a characteristic reaction of benzene?
Electrophilic substitution
Nucleophilic substitution
Addition
Elimination
11. What is the common name for ethanoic acid?
Acetic acid
Formic acid
Propionic acid
Butyric acid
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