Organic vs Inorganic Compounds
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What is the suffix used to name linear alkanes?

  • -ane (correct)
  • -ene
  • -yl
  • -yne

    • What is the name of the linear alkane with 8 carbon atoms?

  • Nonane
  • Octane (correct)
  • Decane
  • Hexane

    • How is an alkyl group named from the corresponding alkane?

  • Replace -ane with -ine
  • Replace -ane with -yl (correct)
  • Use the prefix for the carbon count only
  • Add the prefix di-

    • Which of the following is an example of a methyl group?

    <p>CH3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general term for substituents other than CH3 in organic compounds?

    <p>Alkyl groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the linear alkane with 12 carbon atoms?

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

    Which of the following correctly represents a partial structure of an alkyl group?

    <p>C2H5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is accurate regarding alkyl groups?

    <p>Alkyl groups are parts of larger compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the molecular weight of alkanes and their melting points?

    <p>Melting points increase with molecular weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are alkanes not generally soluble in water?

    <p>Van der Waals interactions of alkanes do not overcome hydrogen bonds in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is angle strain in cyclic molecules?

    <p>Induced when bond angles deviate from the ideal 109°.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction occurs when alkanes react with oxygen?

    <p>Exothermic and forms carbon dioxide and water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an organic compound?

    <p>Contains carbon atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of strain results from atoms approaching each other too closely?

    <p>Steric strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do branched alkanes compare to linear alkanes in terms of melting points?

    <p>Branched alkanes have lower melting points than linear alkanes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly identifies an inorganic compound?

    <p>They do not contain carbon atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Newman projection?

    <p>To visualize the stereochemistry along a carbon-carbon bond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are larger cycloalkanes more difficult to analyze?

    <p>They have more possible conformations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a functional group?

    <p>A collection of atoms that determines the characteristic reactions of a molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What explains the clustering of alkane molecules in water?

    <p>The hydrophobic effect causes alkanes to exclude water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is torsional strain primarily caused by?

    <p>Eclipsing of bonds between adjacent atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bonding is present in alkenes?

    <p>Double carbon-carbon bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of alkynes?

    <p>Contains a carbon-carbon triple bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common source of alkanes?

    <p>Petroleum deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arenes are unique due to which structural feature?

    <p>Alternating single and double carbon-carbon bonds in a ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conformation is a cyclic molecule likely to adopt to minimize angle strain?

    <p>Nonplanar conformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of a molecule's bond angles deviating from the ideal tetrahedral value?

    <p>Development of angle strain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a simple method to determine if a compound is organic?

    <p>If it contains carbon or hydrogen atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes inorganic compounds?

    <p>They are derived from minerals and non-living things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the general formula for alkanes?

    <p>C_nH_{2n+2}</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the geometry of alkanes at the carbon atoms?

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

    Which hybridization is observed in carbon atoms of methane (CH4)?

    <p>sp3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the molecular shape of ethylene (C2H4) based on its hybridization?

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

    The presence of which type of bond differentiates alkynes from alkenes?

    <p>C–C triple bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the boiling points of alkanes?

    <p>Boiling point increases with molecular weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hydrocarbons has a ring structure?

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

    Study Notes

    Organic vs Inorganic Compounds

    • Organic compounds are carbon-based and usually derived from living organisms.
    • Inorganic compounds lack carbon atoms and are found in minerals, rocks, and water.
    • Identification: Compounds with carbon (C) or hydrogen (H) atoms are typically organic.

    Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

    • Hydrocarbons are primarily divided into alkanes (C-C single bonds), alkenes (C-C double bonds), alkynes (C-C triple bonds), and arenes (alternating single and double bonds in rings).
    • Alkanes have the general formula CnH2n+2, include methane, ethane, and propane, and their boiling points increase with molecular weight.
    • The geometry of alkanes is tetrahedral due to sp3 hybridization, essential for explaining bond angles and shapes.

    Functional Groups

    • Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules, responsible for characteristic reactions.
    • Examples include alkenes (C=C double bond), alkynes (C≡C triple bond), and the arene structure with alternating bonds.
    • Functional groups dictate the behavior of the molecules they are part of, independent of the larger molecular structure.

    Naming and Classification

    • IUPAC naming rules govern organic compound nomenclature, with alkanes serving as the base structure.
    • Alkyl groups, formed by removing an H from an alkane, are named by modifying the alkane name (e.g., methyl from methane).
    • Linear alkanes are labeled using prefixes representing carbon counts followed by the suffix -ane.

    Stability and Strain in Cycloalkanes

    • Cycloalkanes can exhibit ring strain due to angle strain, torsional strain, and steric strain as bond angles deviate from their ideal values.
    • Larger rings have more conformational possibilities but are more complex to analyze than smaller rings.

    Melting and Boiling Points

    • Alkanes typically have low melting points and are soft, with melting points increasing as molecular weight rises.
    • Branched alkanes generally have lower melting points compared to their linear counterparts.

    Solubility and Interaction with Water

    • Alkanes are nonpolar with weak van der Waals forces, leading to poor solubility in water due to the presence of strong hydrogen bonds in water.
    • The hydrophobic effect causes alkane molecules to cluster and exclude water.

    Combustion of Alkanes

    • Alkanes combust vigorously with oxygen, producing carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) in exothermic reactions.
    • The stability of alkanes contributes to their energy release during combustion.

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