Alcohols and Methanol Quiz

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What is the general formula for alcohols?

$C_nH_{2n+1}OH$ (correct)

$C_nH_{2n-1}OH$

$C_nH_{2n+2}OH$

$C_nH_{2n}OH$

Which of the following alcohols is the first in the homologous series?

Propanol

Butanol

Methanol (correct)

Ethanol

Which group is characteristic of the alcohol family?

-3 (correct)

-4

-1

-2

What can happen if a person consumes too much methanol?

They might become blind. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does methanol typically lead to poisoning?

It is present in counterfeit alcohol. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a direct consequence of consuming large amounts of alcohol?

Confusion and lack of coordination (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily affected by the toxic byproducts of alcohol metabolism?

Liver (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential long-term effect of excessive alcohol consumption?

Increased social skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to the pancreas as a result of excessive alcohol consumption?

It can become inflamed. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the effects of alcohol on nerve function?

Alcohol slows down nerve functions and signal processing. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Methanol is true?

Methanol is soluble in both water and organic solvents. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct structural formula for Methanol?

$H-C-O-H$ (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following properties of Methanol is incorrect?

Methanol is colored and opaque. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of atom is represented by the color red in the Methanol molecule model?

Oxygen (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following uses of Methanol is not mentioned?

Plastic production (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the byproduct of alcoholic fermentation?

Carbon Dioxide (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical name of alcohol commonly referred to in beverages?

Ethanol (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which temperature corresponds to the boiling point of ethanol?

78°C (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the structural formula of ethanol?

$H-C-C-O-H$ (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is carbon dioxide detected during the fermentation process?

Through the Kalkwasser probe (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary product of alcoholic fermentation along with carbon dioxide?

Ethanol (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of heating ethanol in the presence of oxygen?

Carbon dioxide and water (A) Signup and view all the answers

How much ethanol is contained in 1 liter of wine that has 11.5% alcohol by volume?

115 ml (C) Signup and view all the answers

What effect does high alcohol concentration have on yeasts during fermentation?

Inhibits growth and may kill yeasts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What process is described when the alcoholic liquid is heated to separate alcohol from water?

Distillation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the byproducts of the fermentation process involving grape juice and yeast?

Alcohol and carbon dioxide (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following properties is NOT associated with ethanol?

Boils at 100°C (C) Signup and view all the answers

What process converts glucose into alcohol?

Fermentation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical summary formula for ethanol?

$C_2H_5OH$ (B) Signup and view all the answers