Organic Chemistry Quiz: Alkanes and Alkenes
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What is the general formula for alkanes?

CnH2n+2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alkanes?

  • They have a general formula of C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n</sub>. (correct)
  • They are saturated hydrocarbons.
  • They are generally unreactive.
  • They contain only single bonds.

    • What is the name of the process used to separate crude oil into different fractions?

    Fractional Distillation

    Highly branched alkanes have higher boiling points than less branched alkanes.

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

    What is the name of the catalyst commonly used in catalytic cracking?

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

    What does the Research Octane Number (RON) indicate in a fuel?

    <p>The proportion of branched-chain and straight-chain alkanes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The double bond in an alkene prevents rotation along the C=C bond axis.

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

    What is the name given to the reaction where an electrophile adds to the C=C bond in an alkene?

    <p>Electrophilic Addition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a common catalyst used in hydrogenation reactions of alkenes?

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

    What is the name of the rule that dictates the position of the hydrogen atom when a hydrogen halide adds to an unsymmetrical alkene?

    <p>Markovnikov's Rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cold acidified manganate(VII) is used to oxidize alkenes to alkanediols or glycols.

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

    What is the name given to the reaction of alkenes that produce polymers?

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

    What is the name of the catalyst commonly associated with the polymerization of alkenes?

    <p>Ziegler-Natta catalyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aromatic compounds contain the benzene ring functional group.

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

    The C-C bond in benzene is neither a single nor a double bond.

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

    What type of reaction does benzene usually undergo with electrophiles?

    <p>Electrophilic Substitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Lewis acid catalyst in the halogenation of benzene?

    <p>To increase the rate of reaction by weakening the halogen-halogen bond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of electrophile is involved in the nitration of benzene?

    <p>NO<sub>2</sub><sup>+</sup></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sulfonation of benzene is a reversible reaction.

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

    What is the role of the AlCl3 catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation?

    <p>To generate a carbocation from the alkyl halide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrophile is involved in the Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction of benzene?

    <p>RC=O<sup>+</sup></p> Signup and view all the answers

    The addition of hydrogen gas to benzene is a typical reaction that occurs easily at room temperature.

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

    Oxidation of benzene occurs easily with oxidizing agents.

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

    What is the product formed when benzene is reacted with a mixture of hydrogen gas and a nickel catalyst at high temperatures?

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

    Which of these is NOT a major type of reaction that benzene undergoes?

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

    Study Notes

    PRP 1016 Chemistry I

    • This course covers Organic Chemistry I, specifically Learning Unit 7.
    • The course is prepared by Eswaran Madiahlagan.
    • The course is for personal use only and is not for sale.
    • It is part of the Centre for Pre-University Studies.

    Learning Unit 7.1: Introduction to Organic Chemistry

    • Learning Objectives:
      • Describe the properties of carbon atoms.
      • Differentiate functional groups and classify homologous series.
      • Represent organic compounds using various chemical formulas.
      • Name organic compounds according to the IUPAC system.

    Learning Unit 7.2: Aliphatic Hydrocarbons - Alkanes

    • General Information:
      • Saturated hydrocarbons containing only C-C and C-H single bonds.
      • All C atoms have sp³ hybridization.
      • Generally unreactive.
      • General formula: CnH2n+2
    • Sources of Alkanes:
      • Underground deposits of crude oil (petroleum) or natural gas.
      • Natural gas (mostly CH₄) requires little purification.
      • Crude oil requires separation processes including removal of water, acids, and inorganics followed by fractional distillation.
      • Less useful products are converted to useful products via catalytic cracking processes.

    Learning Unit 7.3: Aliphatic Hydrocarbons - Alkenes

    • General Information:
      • Unsaturated organic compound containing the C=C functional group.
      • Naming ends with the suffix -ene.
      • General formula: CnH2n
      • All C atoms in a C=C bond have sp² hybridization.
      • The C=C bond has a bond angle of 120°, leading to geometric isomerism.
      • The C=C bond is electron-rich and attracts electrophiles.

    Learning Unit 7.4: Aromatic Hydrocarbon - Benzene

    • General Information:

      • Aromatic compounds contain a benzene ring functional group.
      • Aromatics are named from the way they smell (fragrance).
      • Benzene and its similar compounds are now referred to as aromatics.
      • Each C atom is attached to 1 H atom and 2 other C atoms.
      • Each C atom has sp² hybridization.
      • The C-C-C bond angle is 120°.
      • Each C atom also has 1 unhybridized p orbital.
      • The 6 unhybridized p orbitals form a circular π bond.

    • Stability: Benzene is stable and unreactive, unlike alkenes, it does not react easily with electrophilic reagents.

    • IUPAC Nomenclature: Benzene is used as the base name.

      • Substituents are named as prefixes.
      • Relative positions of substituents are indicated by ortho (1,2), meta (1,3), or para (1,4).
      • If a substituent gives a new base name, the substituent is given the 1 position.
      • Common names are used for some substituents, such as toluene, phenol, and aniline.

    General Information about Organic Reactions

    • Organic Reactions:

      • Substitution: Two reactants form two products; an atom or group in the molecule is replaced by a nucleophile, electrophile or free radical.
      • Addition: Two reactants form one product, unsaturated reactant becomes saturated product.
      • Rearrangement: One reactant forms one product; an atom or group moves from one atom to another.
      • Elimination: Saturated reactant becomes unsaturated product; involves the removal of 2 atoms/groups from a molecule, typically from adjacent C atoms.

    • Organic Reagents:

      • Electrophiles: Accept an electron pair from organic compounds, attracted to electron-rich regions.
      • Nucleophiles: Donate electrons to organic compounds, attracted positively charged regions.
      • Radicals: Have unpaired valence electrons, very reactive.
      • Oxidizing agents: Compounds that accept electrons and can transfer oxygen.

    • Reactions of Alkanes, Alkenes and Benzene Various reactions and their mechanisms are explained in the videos. Detailed reactions are described, including catalysts and mechanisms.

    • Isomerism: Different compounds with the same molecular formula and different atom arrangements; examples are discussed including constitutional and stereoisomers.

    • Other Concepts:

    • Exercises: Practice problems in identifying and naming various compounds and processes.

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