Question 1

Which of the following is likely to be an aromatic compound?

Accepted Answer

A)  C 6H 5Cl
B)  C 6H 12
C)  C 2H 4Cl 2
D)  C 2H 2
E)  C 4H 8F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Identify the organic product when cyclopentanol reacts with sulfuric acid.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Nylon-type compounds are prepared by the reaction of

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A)  a diol with a diacid.
B)  an alcohol with a diacid.
C)  a diamine with a diacid.
D)  an amine with a diacid.
E)  a diamine with an acid.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Tartaric acid, shown below, is a dihydroxycarboxylic acid. How many chiral centers does it possess?

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A)  0
B)  1
C)  2
D)  3
E)  4F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Select the correct name for the following compound.

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A)  para-bromochloro-2-ethylbenzene
B)  4-bromo-1-chloro-2-ethylbenzene
C)  5-bromo-2-chloro-1-ethylbenzene
D)  1-bromo-4-chloro-3-ethylcyclohexene
E)  4-bromo-1-chloro-2-ethylcyclohexaneF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Secondary amines have the general formula RNH2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

One characteristic of the monomers that form condensation polymers that is not common in monomers which form addition polymers is

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A)  the presence of pi bonds.
B)  the presence of two functional groups.
C)  the presence of alkyl side chains.
D)  the ability to form free radicals.
E)  the presence of sulfur atoms.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Select the correct type for the following reaction.

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A)  Addition
B)  Elimination
C)  Substitution
D)  Oxidation
E)  DehydrogenationF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is not a constitutional isomer of CH3CH2COOH?

Accepted Answer

A)  CH 3CH 2COOCH 3
B)  CH 3COOCH 3
C)  CH 3COCH 2OH
D)  HOCH=CHOCH 3
E)  CH 3CH(OH) CHOF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Because organic compounds are associated with living organisms, their properties are governed by fundamentally different chemical principles from those of inorganic compounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The reaction of bromine with an alkene such as cyclopentene is a good laboratory test for the presence of a double bond in a compound. What type of reaction is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Addition
B)  Elimination
C)  Substitution
D)  Displacement
E)  ReductionF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

What is the difference between 1-butyne and 1-butene?

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A)  1 carbon atom
B)  1 carbon atom and 2 hydrogen atoms
C)  2 hydrogen atoms
D)  4 hydrogen atoms
E)  1 carbon atom and 4 hydrogen atomsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Identify the two principal products of the reaction between ammonia and ethyl propionate.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The most abundant organic chemical on earth is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The millipede ejects the compound shown below to protect itself from its enemies. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nitrile
B)  Alcohol
C)  Amide
D)  Amine
E)  NitroF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Amygdalin (Laetrile)  was once touted for its potential anticancer activity. However, the claims were never scientifically verified. Identify the functional group circled.

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbonite
B)  Ether
C)  Amide
D)  Amine
E)  NitrileF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Identify the products of the reaction of 3-octene with chlorine.

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)   F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Esters can be formed by the dehydration-condensation of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Including cyclic compounds, how many possible isomers exist for C4H8?

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  4
C)  5
D)  6
E)  7F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Exam 15: Organic Compounds and the Atomic Properties of Carbon

One characteristic of the monomers that form condensation polymers that is not common in monomers which form addition polymers is

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The reaction of bromine with an alkene such as cyclopentene is a good laboratory test for the presence of a double bond in a compound. What type of reaction is it?

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Identify the two principal products of the reaction between ammonia and ethyl propionate.

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Esters can be formed by the dehydration-condensation of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

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Select the correct type for the following reaction.

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Identify the products of the reaction of 3-octene with chlorine.

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What is the difference between 1-butyne and 1-butene?

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Tartaric acid, shown below, is a dihydroxycarboxylic acid. How many chiral centers does it possess?

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Secondary amines have the general formula RNH2.

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Which of the following is not a constitutional isomer of CH3CH2COOH?

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Including cyclic compounds, how many possible isomers exist for C4H8?

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Because organic compounds are associated with living organisms, their properties are governed by fundamentally different chemical principles from those of inorganic compounds.

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The most abundant organic chemical on earth is

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The millipede ejects the compound shown below to protect itself from its enemies. Identify the functional group circled.

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Amygdalin (Laetrile) was once touted for its potential anticancer activity. However, the claims were never scientifically verified. Identify the functional group circled.

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Nylon-type compounds are prepared by the reaction of

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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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Identify the organic product when cyclopentanol reacts with sulfuric acid.

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Which of the following is likely to be an aromatic compound?

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Secondary amines have the general formula RNH₂.

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Which of the following is not a constitutional isomer of CH₃CH₂COOH?

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Including cyclic compounds, how many possible isomers exist for C₄H₈?

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