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Which type of hydrocarbons are nonpolar, not very reactive, insoluble in water, and have little biological activity?
Which type of hydrocarbons are nonpolar, not very reactive, insoluble in water, and have little biological activity?
- Cycloalkanes (correct)
- Alcohols
- Alkenes
- Alkynes
What is the common characteristic of alkenes, except for ethene?
What is the common characteristic of alkenes, except for ethene?
- Colorless and odorless (correct)
- Highly flammable
- Highly toxic
- Slightly soluble in water
Which functional group is present in alcohols?
Which functional group is present in alcohols?
- Hydroxyl group (correct)
- Carbonyl group
- Triple bond
- Ether linkage
Which type of organic compound slowly forms explosive peroxides when left standing in air?
Which type of organic compound slowly forms explosive peroxides when left standing in air?
What is the main difference between aldehydes and ketones?
What is the main difference between aldehydes and ketones?
What is the definition of an organic compound?
What is the definition of an organic compound?
How are hydrocarbons classified based on structure?
How are hydrocarbons classified based on structure?
What type of hydrocarbon has only single carbon-carbon bonds in the molecule?
What type of hydrocarbon has only single carbon-carbon bonds in the molecule?
Why are alkanes referred to as saturated hydrocarbons?
Why are alkanes referred to as saturated hydrocarbons?
Which element can be included in organic compounds, apart from carbon and hydrogen?
Which element can be included in organic compounds, apart from carbon and hydrogen?
Which statement best describes hydrocarbons?
Which statement best describes hydrocarbons?
How are alkanes classified based on structure?
How are alkanes classified based on structure?
What is the main characteristic of alkanes that makes them saturated hydrocarbons?
What is the main characteristic of alkanes that makes them saturated hydrocarbons?
What is the common characteristic of aromatic hydrocarbons?
What is the common characteristic of aromatic hydrocarbons?
Which functional group is present in alcohols?
Which functional group is present in alcohols?
What is the main difference between alkanes and alkenes?
What is the main difference between alkanes and alkenes?
What is the defining feature of cycloalkanes?
What is the defining feature of cycloalkanes?
Which functional group is present in aldehydes?
Which functional group is present in aldehydes?
What is the distinguishing characteristic of ethers?
What is the distinguishing characteristic of ethers?
What is the main feature that distinguishes alcohols from alkanes and alkenes?
What is the main feature that distinguishes alcohols from alkanes and alkenes?
Study Notes
Hydrocarbons
- Nonpolar, nonreactive, insoluble in water, and biologically inactive hydrocarbons are a type of hydrocarbon.
- Alkanes are classified based on structure into three categories: linear, branched, and cyclic.
- Alkanes have only single carbon-carbon bonds in the molecule, making them saturated hydrocarbons.
- They are referred to as saturated hydrocarbons because they have only single carbon-carbon bonds.
Alkenes
- Alkenes, except for ethene, have a common characteristic of having one or more multiple carbon-carbon bonds.
- The main difference between alkanes and alkenes is the presence of multiple carbon-carbon bonds in alkenes.
Aldehydes and Ketones
- Aldehydes have a carbonyl functional group (-CHO).
- The main difference between aldehydes and ketones is the position of the carbonyl group.
- Ketones have a carbonyl group bonded to two carbon atoms.
Alcohols
- Alcohols have a hydroxyl (-OH) functional group.
- The main feature that distinguishes alcohols from alkanes and alkenes is the presence of a hydroxyl group.
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Aromatic hydrocarbons have a common characteristic of being planar, ring-shaped molecules with alternating double bonds.
Cycloalkanes
- Cycloalkanes have a defining feature of being ring-shaped molecules with single carbon-carbon bonds.
Ethers
- Ethers have a distinguishing characteristic of having an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups.
Organic Compounds
- An organic compound is defined as a compound that contains carbon and hydrogen atoms, and may also contain other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
- Hydrocarbons are classified based on structure into alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic hydrocarbons.
- Apart from carbon and hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur can also be included in organic compounds.
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Test your knowledge of hydrocarbons and functional groups with this quiz. Learn to describe different functional groups and understand their importance in organic compounds. Pre-test answers are provided to help you assess your understanding.