17 Questions
What is the process involved in the reaction between ethene and bromine?
Addition of bromine to the double bond
What is the functional group in a carboxylic acid?
R COOH
What is the type of hydrocarbon that cholesterol is?
Alkene
What is the general structure of an ether?
R O R'
What is the type of hydrocarbon that is the simplest alkene?
Ethene
What is the primary reason why alkanes are unreactive?
Strength of C-C and C-H bonds
What is the main purpose of the substitution reaction in alkanes?
To convert alkanes into more reactive substances
What is the significance of the parent name in nomenclature?
It indicates the family to which the compound belongs
What is the first step in determining the parent hydrocarbon in nomenclature?
Find the longest carbon chain present
What type of compounds are alkyl groups a part of?
Lipids and waxes
What is the primary use of alkanes according to the passage?
As energy sources
What is the purpose of a systematic naming convention in organic chemistry?
So we can communicate effectively with other chemists
What type of isomerism involves the same molecular formula but different functional groups?
Functional Group Isomers
What is the correct term for isomers that differ in their 'connectivity'?
Constitutional isomerism
What type of isomers have the same molecular formula, carbon skeleton, and functional groups, but differ in the location of the groups?
Positional Isomers
What is the name given to branched alkanes with the same molecular formula but differing in their carbon skeleton?
Skeletal Isomers
Why does the number of possible constitutional isomers increase rapidly with the number of carbons?
Because of the increase in possible arrangements of atoms
Test your knowledge of alkanes, including their stability, sources, and uses. Learn about the main reactions of alkanes and their properties as solvents and parts of other molecules. This quiz covers the basics of alkanes in organic chemistry.
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