Organic Chemistry Quiz: Alkanes and Conformations

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What are conformations primarily concerned with?

The arrangement of atoms in 3D space along a single bond (correct)

The number of carbon rings present

The chemical reactivity of carbon atoms

The distance between two carbon atoms

What characterizes the eclipsed conformation in Newman projections?

The groups are directly aligned with each other (correct)

The groups are positioned far apart from each other

The dihedral angle is 120 degrees

The conformation is most stable

Which conformation of ethane is considered more stable?

Skeletal conformation

Staggered conformation (correct)

Linear conformation

Eclipsed conformation

What is the dihedral angle associated with the staggered conformation?

60 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What do Sawhorse projections illustrate?

The conformational relationship of molecular groups in 3D space Signup and view all the answers

What is the general formula for alkanes?

$C_n H_{2n+2}$ Signup and view all the answers

What type of hydrocarbon is characterized by having only single bonds between carbon atoms?

Alkanes Signup and view all the answers

Which hybridization is found in carbon atoms of alkanes?

$sp^3$ Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence the forces within a crystal?

The size of the molecules and their fit into the crystal lattice Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes unsaturated hydrocarbons from saturated ones?

Unsaturated hydrocarbons have double or triple bonds. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of solvent can dissolve crystals that are classified as insoluble in polar solvents?

Non-polar solvents Signup and view all the answers

How does the density of alkanes change with molecular mass?

Density increases with increased molecular mass Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an alkane?

$CH_4$ Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the density of all alkanes in comparison to water ($H_2O$)?

All alkanes have a lower density than water Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following solvents would likely be ineffective for dissolving a crystal known to be insoluble in polar solvents?

Ethanol Signup and view all the answers

What state are the first four alkanes generally found in?

Gases Signup and view all the answers

How does branching in alkanes affect their boiling points compared to linear counterparts?

It decreases boiling points. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the number of carbon atoms and the boiling point of alkanes?

Boiling point increases with more carbon atoms. Signup and view all the answers

Which conformation of alkanes is more stable due to reduced repulsive interactions?

Staggered conformation Signup and view all the answers

What effect does an even number of carbon atoms have on the melting point of alkanes?

They have higher melting points than odd-numbered hydrocarbons. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Solubility in Alkanes

Alkanes are insoluble in polar solvents like water (H₂O)
Alkanes are soluble in non-polar solvents (organic solvents)

Density

The density of alkanes increases with increasing molecular mass
However, all alkanes are lighter than water (H₂O)

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Test your knowledge on the conformations of alkanes, including the characteristics of eclipsed and staggered conformations. This quiz covers basic concepts like hybridization, crystal forces, and solvent properties related to organic compounds. Perfect for students of organic chemistry.