Organic Chemistry: Phenols in Health Sciences
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What distinguishes phenols from alcohols?

  • They are slightly acidic in water (correct)
  • They have a sweet smell
  • They react with aqueous sodium chloride
  • They are colorless compounds

Which compound is a safer phenolic antiseptic than phenol?

  • Sodium hydroxide
  • Phenol
  • 4-hexylresorcinol (correct)
  • Resorcinol

What is the distinctive odor of phenol?

  • Floral smell
  • Hospital smell (correct)
  • Sweet smell
  • Garlic-like smell

How do phenols react with aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?

<p>To form salts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the toxic effect of phenol on humans?

<p>It can cause severe burns when applied to the skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hydrocarbon contains at least one C=C double bond?

<p>Alkenes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of alkanes among other aliphatic hydrocarbons?

<p>Form only single covalent bonds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes carbon unique compared to other elements in forming molecules?

<p>Capability to form stable covalent bonds with a variety of atoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of elements in hydrocarbons?

<p>Carbon and hydrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of chemistry deals with the study of carbon compounds?

<p>Organic chemistry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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