Question 1

Both nylons and proteins are polyamides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Vanillin is a flavoring agent which occurs naturally in the vanilla bean, the seed of an orchid. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

A)   aldehyde
B)   ketone
C)   alcohol
D)   carboxylic acid
E)   carbonylF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)   3,4-diethyl-4-methyl-2-butanol
B)   2,3-diethyl-4-pentanol
C)   3,4-diethyl-2-pentanol
D)   3-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexanol
E)   3-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexanalF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

A characteristic reaction of haloalkanes is substitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Carboxylic acids are weak acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)   4-4-diethyl-2-pentyne
B)   2,2-diethyl-3-pentyne
C)   2-ethyl-2-methyl-4-hexyne
D)   4-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexyne
E)   2-ethyl-2-methyl-4-hexeneF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Aspirin is an effective and widely used pain reliever. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

A)   aldehyde
B)   ketone
C)   ester
D)   carboxylic acid
E)   carbonylF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)   cis-3-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-6-propyl-4-nonene
B)   trans-3-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-6-propyl-4-nonene
C)   cis-7-ethyl-4,8-dimethyl-4-propyl-5-nonene
D)   trans-7-ethyl-4,8-dimethyl-4-propyl-5-nonene
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 9

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-butyl-4-pentyl-3-propylcyclohexene
B)   1-butyl-4-pentyl-5-propylcyclohexene
C)   2-butyl-5-pentyl-6-propylcyclohexene
D)   4-butyl-1-pentyl-2-propylcyclohexene
E)   1-butyl-4-pentyl-3-propylbenzeneF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Identify the organic product when 3-cylcobutyl-1-propanol reacts with excess potassium dichromate in sulfuric acid.

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

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-noneneF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Condensation polymers are formed by free radical addition reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Amino acids in solution can undergo an internal acid-base reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Glycerin is used in cosmetics as a moisturizer. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

A)   carboxylic acid
B)   alcohol
C)   ester
D)   ether
E)   aldehydeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

One source of a musky odor in perfumes is civetone, a compound extracted from the scent gland of the civet cat. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

A)   aldehyde
B)   ketone
C)   alcohol
D)   carboxylic acid
E)   oxideF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

The protein amino acid sequence, the RNA base sequence, and the DNA base sequence are interrelated. Which of the following descriptions is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The RNA base sequence determines the DNA base sequence which, in turn, determines the protein amino acid sequence.
B)   The DNA base sequence determines the RNA base sequence which, in turn, determines the protein amino acid sequence.
C)   The DNA base sequence determines the protein amino acid sequence which, in turn, determines the RNA base sequence.
D)   The RNA base sequence determines the protein amino acid sequence which, in turn, determines the DNA base sequence.
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Select the correct name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)   ortho-ethylheptylcyclopentane
B)   meta-ethylheptylcyclopentane
C)   1-ethyl-2-heptylcyclopentane
D)   ethylcyclopentylheptane
E)   ortho-ethylheptylbenzeneF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which one of the following classes of organic compound does not contain the carbonyl (C=O)  group?

Accepted Answer

A)   aldehydes
B)   carboxylic acids
C)   ketones
D)   alcohols
E)   estersF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The backbone of protein molecules consists of repeating N-C-C-O units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Secondary amines have the general formula RNH2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Organic Compounds and the Atomic Properties of Carbon

Select the correct name for the following compound.

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Both nylons and proteins are polyamides.

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One source of a musky odor in perfumes is civetone, a compound extracted from the scent gland of the civet cat. Identify the functional group circled.

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Glycerin is used in cosmetics as a moisturizer. Identify the functional group circled.

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Which one of the following classes of organic compound does not contain the carbonyl (C=O) group?

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Aspirin is an effective and widely used pain reliever. Identify the functional group circled.

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Identify the organic product when 3-cylcobutyl-1-propanol reacts with excess potassium dichromate in sulfuric acid.

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Condensation polymers are formed by free radical addition reactions.

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The protein amino acid sequence, the RNA base sequence, and the DNA base sequence are interrelated. Which of the following descriptions is correct?

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Amino acids in solution can undergo an internal acid-base reaction.

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Select the correct name for the following compound.

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Vanillin is a flavoring agent which occurs naturally in the vanilla bean, the seed of an orchid. Identify the functional group circled.

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A characteristic reaction of haloalkanes is substitution.

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Select the correct name for the following compound.

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The backbone of protein molecules consists of repeating N-C-C-O units.

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Select the correct name for the following compound.

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Select the correct name for the following compound.

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Secondary amines have the general formula RNH2.

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Carboxylic acids are weak acids.

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Secondary amines have the general formula RNH₂.

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