Question 1

The most abundant organic chemical on earth is

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen. 
B)  starch. 
C)  cellulose. 
D)  glucose. 
E)  carbonate. 
A)  glycogen. 
B)  starch. 
C)  cellulose. 
D)  glucose. 
E)  carbonate. C

Question 2

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  2-isopropyl-2,3,4-trimethylbutane 
B)  2-isopropyl-2,3-dimethylpentane 
C)  2,3,3,4-tetramethylhexane 
D)  1,1,2,2,3-pentamethylpentane 
E)  none of the above 
A)  2-isopropyl-2,3,4-trimethylbutane 
B)  2-isopropyl-2,3-dimethylpentane 
C)  2,3,3,4-tetramethylhexane 
D)  1,1,2,2,3-pentamethylpentane 
E)  none of the above C

Question 3

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  ortho-butylethylbenzene 
B)  meta-butylethylbenzene 
C)  para-butylethylbenzene 
D)  1-butyl-2-ethylcyclohexene 
E)  1-butyl-2-ethylcyclohexane 
A)  ortho-butylethylbenzene 
B)  meta-butylethylbenzene 
C)  para-butylethylbenzene 
D)  1-butyl-2-ethylcyclohexene 
E)  1-butyl-2-ethylcyclohexane A

Question 4

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-butyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-heptene 
B)  5-ethyl-4-4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-nonyne 
C)  5-ethyl-6-6-dimethyl-7-propyl-8-nonyne 
D)  4,6-diethyl-5-5-dimethyl-4-decyne 
E)  5-ethyl-4-4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-nonene 
A)  5-butyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-heptene 
B)  5-ethyl-4-4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-nonyne 
C)  5-ethyl-6-6-dimethyl-7-propyl-8-nonyne 
D)  4,6-diethyl-5-5-dimethyl-4-decyne 
E)  5-ethyl-4-4-dimethyl-3-propyl-1-nonene

Question 5

Select the correct type for the following reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  addition 
B)  elimination 
C)  substitution 
D)  oxidation 
E)  reduction 
A)  addition 
B)  elimination 
C)  substitution 
D)  oxidation 
E)  reduction

Question 6

As a result of delocalization of the pi-electrons, all the carbon-carbon bonds in benzene are identical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Enflurane is an effective gaseous anesthetic with relatively low flammability. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Select the correct type for the following reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  addition 
B)  elimination 
C)  carbonylation 
D)  dehydration 
E)  oxidation 
A)  addition 
B)  elimination 
C)  carbonylation 
D)  dehydration 
E)  oxidation

Question 9

Given that each 3-base sequence in DNA is a "code word" for a particular amino acid, how many different code words are possible using a 3-base sequence and the bases available in DNA?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given that each 3-base sequence in DNA...

Question 10

The carbon atoms in a molecule of cyclohexane lie in the same plane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2-diethyl-1-methyl-3-propyl-4-isobutylhexane 
B)  1,6,6-trimethyl-1,2,4-triethyl-3-propylhexane 
C)  1,1,6-trimethyl-3,5,6-triethyl-4-propylhexane 
D)  4,6-diethyl-2,7-dimethyl-5-propylnonane 
E)  3,5-diethyl-1,1,6-trimethyl-4-propyloctane 
A)  1,2-diethyl-1-methyl-3-propyl-4-isobutylhexane 
B)  1,6,6-trimethyl-1,2,4-triethyl-3-propylhexane 
C)  1,1,6-trimethyl-3,5,6-triethyl-4-propylhexane 
D)  4,6-diethyl-2,7-dimethyl-5-propylnonane 
E)  3,5-diethyl-1,1,6-trimethyl-4-propyloctane

Question 12

A characteristic reaction of alkanes is addition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain how a salt bridge can arise a protein molecule.

Accepted Answer

A salt bridge is the result of ionic att

Question 14

The compound shown below is responsible for the odor in rancid butter. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  ortho-dipropylcyclopentylhexane 
B)  2,3-dipropylcyclopentylhexane 
C)  2-hexyl-1,5-dipropylcyclopentane 
D)  1-hexyl-2,3-dipropylcyclopentane 
E)  1,2-dipropyl-3-hexylcyclopentane 
A)  ortho-dipropylcyclopentylhexane 
B)  2,3-dipropylcyclopentylhexane 
C)  2-hexyl-1,5-dipropylcyclopentane 
D)  1-hexyl-2,3-dipropylcyclopentane 
E)  1,2-dipropyl-3-hexylcyclopentane

Question 16

Which compound, if any, will be optically active?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  None of the above is optically active. 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  None of the above is optically active.

Question 17

Write down the structure of the missing organic reactant or product(s) in the following reactions, and name the type of reaction involved (inorganic products may also be formed): 
A) 
B) 
C) 
D) 
E) 
F) 
G) 
H)

Accepted Answer

A)11ec6d45_1f17_d7cf_9cd1_d3c29e406530_T

Question 18

Identify the products of the following reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  None of the above pairs of compounds are formed in the reaction. 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  None of the above pairs of compounds are formed in the reaction.

Question 19

Identify the principal organic product when benzyl chloride reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  none of the above 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

Name each of the following functional groups: 
A)  
B)   
C) 
D)  
E)   
F)

Accepted Answer

a. alcohol
b. ether

Exam 15: Organic Compounds and the Atomic Properties of Carbon

The most abundant organic chemical on earth is

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Select the correct type for the following reaction.

As a result of delocalization of the pi-electrons, all the carbon-carbon bonds in benzene are identical.

Enflurane is an effective gaseous anesthetic with relatively low flammability. Identify the functional group circled.

Select the correct type for the following reaction.

Given that each 3-base sequence in DNA is a "code word" for a particular amino acid, how many different code words are possible using a 3-base sequence and the bases available in DNA?

The carbon atoms in a molecule of cyclohexane lie in the same plane.

Select the correct name for the following compound.

A characteristic reaction of alkanes is addition.

Explain how a salt bridge can arise a protein molecule.

The compound shown below is responsible for the odor in rancid butter. Identify the functional group circled.

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Which compound, if any, will be optically active?

Write down the structure of the missing organic reactant or product(s) in the following reactions, and name the type of reaction involved (inorganic products may also be formed): A) B) C) D) E) F) G) H)

Identify the products of the following reaction.

Identify the principal organic product when benzyl chloride reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide.

Name each of the following functional groups: A) B) C) D) E) F)

Keys to the Study of Chemistry

The Components of Matter

Stoichiometry of Formulas and Equations

The Major Classes of Chemical Reactions

Gases and the Kinetic-Molecular Theory

Thermochemistry: Energy Flow and Chemical Change

Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

Electron Configuration and Chemical Periodicity

Models of Chemical Bonding

The Shapes of Molecules

Theories of Covalent Bonding

Intermolecular Forces: Liquids, Solids, and Phase Changes

The Properties of Mixtures: Solutions and Colloids

Periodic Patterns in the Main Group Elements: Bonding, Structure, and Reactivity

Kinetics: Rates and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions

Equilibrium: the Extent of Chemical Reactions

Acid-Base Equilibria

Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems

Thermodynamics: Entropy, Free Energy, and the Direction of Chemical Reactions

Electrochemistry: Chemical Change and Electrical Work

The Elements in Nature and Industry

The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds

Nuclear Reactions and Their Applications

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