Organic Compounds and Functional Groups Quiz
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Which of the following is a characteristic of organic compounds?

  • Tendency to conduct electricity
  • High melting and boiling points
  • Reactivity with strong acids and bases
  • Solubility in nonpolar solvents (correct)
  • Which functional group is present in an aldehyde?

  • Ketone group
  • Carboxyl group
  • Carbonyl group (correct)
  • Hydroxyl group
  • What is the general formula for an alkane?

  • CnH2n+2 (correct)
  • CnH2n-2
  • CnH2n
  • CnH2n-4
  • Study Notes

    Characteristics of Organic Compounds

    • Contain carbon and hydrogen atoms, and may contain other elements like oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur

    Functional Groups

    • Aldehydes contain the carbonyl functional group (-CHO)

    Alkanes

    • General formula: CnH2n+2, where n is the number of carbon atoms

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    Test your knowledge on organic compounds by answering questions about their characteristics, the functional group present in an aldehyde, and the general formula for an alkane.

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