12 Questions
What is the defining characteristic of an organic compound?
The presence of carbon and hydrogen atoms
What type of bonds are typically found in aliphatic compounds?
Single, double, and triple bonds
What is the result of the solidification test on benzene?
It solidifies
What is the purpose of the picrate test?
To differentiate between naphthalene and anthracene
What is the characteristic of hydrocarbons in terms of their solubility?
They are insoluble in water
What is the primary focus of organic chemistry?
Explaination of the physical and chemical properties of organic molecules
What is the result of the nitration test on benzene?
No reaction occurs
Which element, in addition to carbon and hydrogen, can be found in organic compounds?
All of the above
What is the main difference between aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons?
The presence of a benzene ring
What is the purpose of adding 1ml of a hydrocarbon to a dry tube in the solidification test?
To observe the solidification of the hydrocarbon
What is the result of the nitration test on toluene?
Formation of an oily layer
What is the result of the picrate test on naphthalene?
Formation of a yellow crystal
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