Organic Chemistry: Light and Oils
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What is the specific gravity range of volatile oils at 15°C?

  • 0.400-0.600
  • 1.000-1.300
  • 0.696-1.188 (correct)
  • 0.500-0.800
  • What characteristic of oils tends to correlate with lower specific gravity values?

  • Higher percentage of aliphatic hydrocarbons
  • Higher percentage of terpenes (correct)
  • Higher viscosity
  • Lower volatility
  • Which of the following oils is likely to have a high specific gravity?

  • Oils with high terpene content
  • Oils with greater density than 1.188 (correct)
  • Oils with a specific gravity below 0.696
  • Turpentine oil
  • What is the role of light in the context of rotating plane of polarization?

    <p>It allows the measurement of optical activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a substance that rotates plane-polarized light to the right?

    <p>Dextrorotatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of oil is typically found with a specific gravity lower than 0.696?

    <p>Oils with a significant percentage of terpenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by oils that contain moderate values of alcohols, esters, and ketones?

    <p>They are associated with Mentha oil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is associated with a negative optical rotation?

    <p>Levorotatory compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is common in oils with moderate values compared to those with high values?

    <p>They contain more complex compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly distinguishes between dextrorotatory and levorotatory substances?

    <p>Levorotatory substances rotate light to the left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction allows for the change in stereochemistry at a double bond in acyclic monoterpenes?

    <p>Ionization to allylic cation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the ionization process on the geranyl PP in the context of monoterpene chemistry?

    <p>Change in attachment of diphosphate group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of acyclic monoterpenes, which stereoisomer is characterized by having a new double bond in trans (E) configuration?

    <p>Trans isomer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional groups are mentioned in relation to the chemical structures studied in the lecture?

    <p>Esters and Acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be concluded about the reaction that generates the acyclic monoterpenes?

    <p>It allows for the formation of isomers based on stereochemistry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one method used for isolating hydrocarbons?

    <p>Fractional Distillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reagents can form crystalline adducts with hydrocarbons containing double bonds?

    <p>Br2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes specifically involves the use of Cl2 to isolate hydrocarbons?

    <p>Formation of crystalline adducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do crystalline adducts assist in the isolation of hydrocarbons?

    <p>By creating solid complexes that can be separated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound would likely NOT form a crystalline adduct with hydrocarbons?

    <p>N2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the family name of Ocimum basilicum commonly known as basil?

    <p>Labiatae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the racemic form of ocimene found in oils?

    <p>Dipentene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following essential oils does NOT typically contain ocimene?

    <p>Eucalyptus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these essential oils is mentioned alongside ocimene?

    <p>Lemon grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other oil is listed with nutmeg and fennel regarding ocimene's occurrence?

    <p>Lemon grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Light and Optical Activity

    • Light can rotate the plane of polarization to the right (+) (dextrorotatory) or to the left (-) (levorotatory)
    • A change in stereochemistry at a double bond can alter the optical activity of a molecule by converting it to (Z) form

    Volatile Oils

    • Volatile oils have specific gravity (Sp.gr.) values ranging from 0.696 - 1.188 at 15°C
    • Oils with lower Sp.gr. values contain a high percentage of terpenes, such as turpentine oil
    • Oils with moderate Sp.gr. values contain more alcohols, esters, and ketones, such as Mentha oil

    Ocimene

    • Ocimene is found in oils of Ocimum basilicum (basil)
    • Ocimene is a member of the Labiatae (mint) family
    • The dl form (racemic) of Ocimene, known as Dipentene, is found in oils of lemon grass, nutmeg, and fennel

    Isolation of Hydrocarbons

    • Hydrocarbons can be isolated using fractional distillation
    • Hydrocarbons can be isolated by forming crystalline adducts with:
      • Cl2
      • Br2
      • HX
      • N2O3
      • N2O4
      • NOCl
      • NOBr
    • The formation of adducts is particularly useful for isolating hydrocarbons containing double bonds

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    This quiz covers key concepts in organic chemistry related to light and its optical activity, as well as the properties of volatile oils and specific hydrocarbons. Participants will explore how stereochemistry affects optical rotation and the isolation techniques for hydrocarbons. Test your understanding of these essential topics in organic chemistry.

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