36 Questions
What is the reaction of lipids with a strong inorganic base called?
Saponification
What type of compounds contain a nitrogen atom as part of the ring?
Heterocyclic amines
What is the name of the amide discovered in 1936 that has a therapeutic effect against pneumonia, diarrhea, and streptococcal infections?
Ulfanilamide
What is the term for compounds that may be thought of as having been derived from ammonia by replacing 1, 2, or 3 hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl groups?
Amines
What is the name of the sweetener mentioned in the text?
Saccharin
What is the term for the reaction in which an amide is formed by the condensation of a carboxylic acid and an amine?
Condensation
Which carboxylic acid derivative is typically formed when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol?
Ester
Which acid is commonly used as a food preservative?
Benzoic acid
Which acid is found in sour milk and responsible for the souring of spoiled milk?
Lactic acid
What is the common use of p-aminobenzoic acid?
Suntan lotion
Which acid is known for its use in treating fungal infections and removal of warts and corns?
Salicylic acid
Which of the following acids is a substitute for aspirin?
Acetaminophen
Which reaction type is specific to alkenes and not shared with alkanes?
Addition of water/Hydration
Which classification of alcohol is based on the number of hydroxyl groups?
Monohydric, dihydric, trihydric
Which substance is described as a 'Good denaturant for ethyl alcohol – poisonous'?
Methanol
What is a common use for glycerol?
Ingredient in cosmetics formulation
Which alcohol is an intermediate in the production of acetone?
Isopropyl alcohol
Which reaction of alcohols involves the Lucas Reagent?
Reaction with hydrogen halides
Which use is associated with ethylene glycol?
Humectant for retaining moisture
What is a common product manufactured using methanol as a starting material?
Formaldehyde
Which substance is primarily used as an embalming fluid?
Formaldehyde
What is the major component of lemon grass oil?
Citral
Which compound is identified as 'Oil of bitter almonds'?
Benzaldehyde
What role does acetaldehyde play in synthetic productions?
Intermediate in the manufacture of synthetic rubber
Which chemical is a component of fresh bread aroma?
Butanal
What is the main use of Methylethyl Ketone (MEK)?
Solvent for lacquers and plastics
Which aldehyde is used in the manufacture of insecticide DDT?
Chloral
Which compound is known for enhancing fragrances in perfumes?
Muscone
What is the primary use of resorcinol?
Antiseptic
Which of the following is a better antiseptic and germicide commonly used in mouthwash?
Hexyl resorcinol
What starting material is used in the manufacture of aspirin, detergents, dyes, herbicides, and explosives?
Phenol
What is the classification of ethers that contains the same R-groups?
Symmetrical
Which of the following is used for fumigating textiles and grains?
Ethylene oxide
What reaction forms highly colored 2,4-DNP hydrazones?
Reactions with 2,4-DNPH
What is the Tollen’s Test used for?
Oxidation of both aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes
What substance forms a cement used by dentists for temporary fillings when mixed with ZnO?
Eugenol
Test your knowledge of hydrocarbons, including alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, and their reactions, such as halogenation, combustion, and addition reactions. Also, covers alcohols and phenols.
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