20 Questions
What is the functional group of an alkane?
Hydrogen substituent
What is a primary carbon?
Directly attached to one other carbon
What is the most oxidized state of carbon?
Carbon-carbon triple bond
Which notation helps to focus attention on the functional group transformation without being distracted by the unaffected parts of the molecule?
R
What is a characteristic reaction of alkanes?
Reacting with halogens to yield alkyl halides
What is a functional group in an organic molecule?
A group of atoms that specifies the physical and chemical properties of an organic molecule
What are aliphatic hydrocarbons?
Hydrocarbons containing only carbon and hydrogen with single, double, or triple bonds
Which class of hydrocarbons consists of compounds with all single bonds?
Alkanes
What is the most important aromatic hydrocarbon?
Benzene
Which type of hydrocarbons have properties much different from alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes?
Arenes
A functional group is the atom or a group of atoms that determines the physical properties of an organic molecule.
True
Aromatic hydrocarbons were typically obtained by chemical treatment of unpleasant-smelling plant extracts.
False
Alkenes contain a carbon–carbon triple bond.
False
Arenes have properties similar to alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
False
The most important aromatic hydrocarbon is methane.
False
Alkanes react with halogens to yield alkyl halides.
True
The carbon-carbon double bond is a functional group in alkenes.
True
Alkyl groups are classified as primary, secondary, or quaternary according to the degree of substitution of the carbon at the potential point of attachment.
False
Alkynes contain carbon in its most reduced state.
False
An arene is appropriately considered to have the ring in its entirety as the functional group.
True
Test your knowledge on functional groups, the atoms or groups of atoms that determine the structure and properties of organic molecules. This quiz covers various functional groups such as hydrocarbons, amines, carboxylic acids, and more.
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