Homologous Series and Functional Groups Naming Quiz
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Which molecule has a higher boiling point?

  • E-1,2-dichloroethene
  • Z-1,2-dichloroethene (correct)
  • The boiling points are the same
  • None of the above

    • In which molecule are the polar C-Cl bonds on the same side of the molecule?

  • E-1,2-dichloroethene
  • Z-1,2-dichloroethene (correct)
  • Both molecules
  • None of the above

    • Which intermolecular forces are present in both E-1,2-dichloroethene and Z-1,2-dichloroethene?

  • Permanent dipole-dipole attractions only
  • Ionic bonding
  • Van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonding
  • Van der Waals forces only (correct)

    • What property causes Z-1,2-dichloroethene to be polar?

    <p>Polar C-Cl bonds on the same side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does having higher priority atoms in a molecule have on its physical properties?

    <p>No effect on physical properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the molecular formula used for?

    <p>To show the actual number of atoms of each element in a compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In organic chemistry, what does a functional group determine?

    <p>The chemical properties of molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general formula used for in organic chemistry?

    <p>To represent an algebraic formula for a homologous series</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are saturated hydrocarbons different from unsaturated hydrocarbons?

    <p>Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain only single carbon-carbon bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a skeletal formula in organic chemistry?

    <p>To simplify the organic formula by removing hydrogen atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do homologous series contribute to organic chemistry?

    <p>By demonstrating the relationship between different molecules with similar properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a homologous series, how do the members differ from each other?

    <p>By CH2 from the last member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group takes the suffix in nomenclature according to the order of precedence?

    <p>Ketones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When compounds contain more than one functional group, which group takes the suffix?

    <p>The highest precedence group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group's nomenclature doesn't follow the general precedence rule?

    <p>Alkenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether a functional group is named using a prefix or a suffix in its nomenclature?

    <p>The order of precedence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bonds only take the suffix form in their nomenclature?

    <p>Double C-C bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct suffix ending for aldehydes?

    <p>-al</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an aldehyde, where is the C=O bond typically located?

    <p>First carbon of the chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are aldehydes with two functional groups named?

    <p>Using -al suffix and adding di- before -al</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct prefix for the OH group in aldehydes?

    <p>Hydroxy-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general ending for ketones?

    <p>-one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do ketones require numbering in their chain?

    <p>When they have 5 carbons or more in a chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct definition of homolytic fission?

    <p>Each atom gets one electron from the covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bond breaking produces free radicals?

    <p>Homolytic fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a free radical?

    <p>Contains an unpaired electron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do most organic reactions occur via heterolytic fission?

    <p>To produce ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of bond breaking, what does heterolytic fission involve?

    <p>(One atom gets both electrons)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a bond breaks by homolytic fission?

    <p>Production of free radicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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