19 Questions
Which type of compounds are used as fuels for automobiles and domestic purposes?
Fossil fuels
What are the basic units of carbohydrates and how are they synthesized?
Monosaccharides, synthesized by plants
What general formula represents alkanes, the saturated hydrocarbons?
$C_nH_{2n+2}$
What do organic compounds contribute to in terms of raw materials?
Variety of materials like rubber, drugs, and paints
Which of the following is NOT an example of natural fibers used in clothing?
Nylon
Why are alkanes known as saturated hydrocarbons?
Because they contain only single bonds between carbon atoms
Which category do antibiotics fall under in terms of organic compounds?
Medicines
What is the main constituent of wood that makes it suitable for building houses and furniture?
Cellulose
What is the meaning of CNG as mentioned in the text?
Compressed Natural Gas
Why are alkynes considered reactive compounds?
Due to the presence of a triple bond
What is the result when bromine water is added to acetylene?
Formation of tetrabromoethane
How does ethyne react with alkaline KMnO4?
Four hydroxyl groups add to the triple bond
What is the purpose of using the reaction between ethyne and bromine water?
To identify the unsaturation of alkynes
Which compound is formed when chlorine adds to acetylene?
Tetrachloroethane
What is the consequence of breaking one weak bond during the reaction of alkynes?
Addition takes place easily
Why does acetylene produce an oxy-acetylene flame with oxygen?
It undergoes an exothermic reaction
Which process does acetylene NOT contribute to?
Making nylon fibers
What is the intermediate product formed when ethyne is oxidized by alkaline KMnO4?
Glyoxal
Which type of chemical bond does a triple bond in alkynes consist of?
Two weak bonds and one strong bond
This quiz covers the general characteristics of organic compounds, including their origin and composition. Understand the key differences between organic and inorganic compounds.
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