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?

Polar C-Cl bonds on the same side Signup and view all the answers

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

No effect on physical properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the molecular formula used for?

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

In organic chemistry, what does a functional group determine?

The chemical properties of molecules Signup and view all the answers

What is the general formula used for in organic chemistry?

To represent an algebraic formula for a homologous series Signup and view all the answers

How are saturated hydrocarbons different from unsaturated hydrocarbons?

Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain only single carbon-carbon bonds. Signup and view all the answers

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

To simplify the organic formula by removing hydrogen atoms. Signup and view all the answers

How do homologous series contribute to organic chemistry?

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

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

By CH2 from the last member Signup and view all the answers

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

Ketones Signup and view all the answers

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

The highest precedence group Signup and view all the answers

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

Alkenes Signup and view all the answers

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

The order of precedence Signup and view all the answers

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

Double C-C bonds Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct suffix ending for aldehydes?

-al Signup and view all the answers

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

First carbon of the chain Signup and view all the answers

How are aldehydes with two functional groups named?

Using -al suffix and adding di- before -al Signup and view all the answers

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

Hydroxy- Signup and view all the answers

What is the general ending for ketones?

-one Signup and view all the answers

When do ketones require numbering in their chain?

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

What is the correct definition of homolytic fission?

Each atom gets one electron from the covalent bond Signup and view all the answers

Homologous Series and Functional Groups Naming Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which molecule has a higher boiling point?

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

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

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

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

What is the molecular formula used for?

In organic chemistry, what does a functional group determine?

What is the general formula used for in organic chemistry?

How are saturated hydrocarbons different from unsaturated hydrocarbons?

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

How do homologous series contribute to organic chemistry?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the correct suffix ending for aldehydes?

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

How are aldehydes with two functional groups named?

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

What is the general ending for ketones?

When do ketones require numbering in their chain?

What is the correct definition of homolytic fission?

Which type of bond breaking produces free radicals?

What characterizes a free radical?

Why do most organic reactions occur via heterolytic fission?

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

What happens when a bond breaks by homolytic fission?

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