30 Questions
What is the functional group of alkenes?
Double bond
According to IUPAC nomenclature, what is the first step in naming alkenes?
Select the longest continuous chain containing the functional group
What is the name of the compound that contains two double bonds?
Alkadiene
In cyclic alkenes, which carbons are the double bonds between?
Carbons 1 and 2
What is the term for dienes where the two double bonds are separated by one or more sp3-hybridization carbon atoms?
Isolated
In accumulated dienes, how many double bonds are connected to a single carbon atom?
Two
What is the valency of a carbon atom in organic chemistry?
4
What is the characteristic of a homologous series in organic compounds?
Similar chemical properties and similar structures
What is the general trend of solubility of organic compounds in water?
Low solubility
What determines the boiling point and solubility of organic compounds?
The polarity of the functional group, ability to form hydrogen bonds, and number of carbon atoms
What is the general characteristic of organic compounds in terms of conductivity?
Poor conductors of electricity
What is the characteristic of most aromatic compounds?
Toxic and undesirable odor
What is the result of dividing C6H12O6 by CH2O?
CH3CH2CH3
What is the definition of organic chemistry?
The chemistry of the compounds that contains carbon atom
What is the topic of class 17 in the course content?
Alkyl halides
What is functional isomerism?
Isomerism due to different arrangements of atoms leading to different functional groups
What is the name of the structure of benzene?
Kekule structure
What is the characteristic of alkanes?
They contain only single bonds
What is the topic of class 3 in the course content?
Bond formation of alkenes
What is geometric isomerism?
Isomerism due to difference in free rotation around double bonds
What is the difference between optical isomerism and geometric isomerism?
Optical isomerism involves mirror images, while geometric isomerism involves different arrangements of atoms along the carbon skeleton
What is the name of the rule that is used for nomenclature in organic chemistry?
IUPAC Rules
What is the topic of class 58 in the course content?
Heterocyclic aromatic compounds
What is the term for compounds that contain only single bonds?
Alkanes
What is the product of the reaction between CH3CH2X and KOH?
CH2=CH2 + KX + H2O
What is the catalyst used in the reduction of alkynes to form cis-alkenes?
Lindlar catalyst
What is the common reaction type of unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Addition reaction
What is the general formula for alkynes?
CnH2n-2
What is the product of the hydroboration-oxidation reaction of alkenes?
Alcohol
What is the state of borane in commercial availability?
Solution in ether or THF
Test your knowledge of organic chemistry, covering classes of compounds, naming rules, bond formation, and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
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