11 Questions
What is the general term for compounds containing a triple bond?
Alkyne
What is the suffix for a carboxylic acid?
anoic acid
What is the prefix for three identical substituents in an organic compound?
tri
What type of organic compound contains a benzene ring in its structure?
Aromatic Compound
Define structural isomers:
Structural Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas.
What is the suffix for a ketone?
anone
What is the general term for an organic compound containing a C-C and C-H single bond only, and how does it differ from an alkene?
Alkane; it differs from an alkene in that it has no double bond.
What is the difference between a methyl and an ethyl group in an organic compound?
A methyl group has one carbon atom, whereas an ethyl group has two carbon atoms.
How does the structure of an ester differ from that of a carboxylic acid?
An ester has a COOC group in the middle of the molecule, whereas a carboxylic acid has a COOH group at the end of the molecule.
What is the difference between an aldehyde and a ketone, and how are they related to the location of the CHO and C=O groups?
An aldehyde has a CHO group at the end of the molecule, whereas a ketone has a C=O group in the middle of the molecule.
What is the IUPAC name for C₂H₆?
Ethane
Test your knowledge of organic chemistry basics, including terminology for different types of compounds, functional groups, and bonds. Review alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, aldehydes, and more!
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