18 Questions
In VSEPR theory, what is the bond angle for a molecule with 4 electron domains?
109.5°
Which of the following compounds has a bent molecular geometry with a bond angle of 109.5°?
Vitamin C
How many lone pairs are missing from the structural formula of formaldehyde?
Two lone pairs are missing from carbon
What is the molecular geometry of formaldehyde?
Trigonal planar/120°
According to the VSEPR theory, how many electron domains result in a bond angle of 120°?
2
Which group in the periodic table has 1 valence and forms 3 bonding pairs?
Group 7A (Halogens)
What is the main focus of organic chemistry?
The study of carbon-containing compounds
Which elements are organic compounds generally comprised of?
C, H, O, N
In terms of solubility in water, how do organic compounds generally behave?
Insoluble
What is a characteristic difference between organic and inorganic compounds regarding conductivity?
Neither organic nor inorganic compounds are conductive
Which type of compounds have a low melting point (MP) in general?
Organic compounds
What is the main difference between organic and inorganic compounds in terms of speed of reactions?
Inorganic compounds react faster than organic compounds
Which functional group is present in a carboxylic acid?
Carboxyl
Which molecule represents an alcohol?
CH3CH2OH
What is the primary difference in functional groups between glucose and fructose?
Glucose has an aldehyde and fructose has a ketone.
What is the molecular geometry of a trigonal planar molecule?
120
Which of the following represents a ketone?
CH3COCH3
Which type of alcohol is represented by the condensed structural formula CH3CH2OH?
Primary alcohol
Test your knowledge on the basics of organic chemistry with this quiz. Questions cover the definition of organic chemistry, types of compounds involved, and the use of the term 'organic' in chemistry and everyday life.
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