1307 CHEM Chapter 13 Quiz

On what basis was the name aromatic originally given to compounds?

• They had strong odors.

• Their first application was in aromatherapy.

• Their odors were considered to be pleasant.

• Their odors were considered to be unpleasant.

What is the most specific name for the C₆H₅− group?

• aryl

• arenyl

• phenol

• phenyl

What is produced when benzene reacts with chlorine in the presence of an iron catalyst?

• only chlorobenzene

• chlorobenzene and chlorine atoms

• chlorobenzene and hydrogen chloride

• chlorobenzene and water

p-bromonitrobenzene is treated with hydrogen gas in the presence of a Pd catalyst. What would be the product of the reaction?

• 4-bromoaniline

• benzene

• bromobenzene

• nitrobenzene

If both a methyl group and a hydroxyl group are attached to a benzene ring, which of the following is the preferred way to name the compound in the IUPAC system?

• as a hydroxymethylbenzene

• as a hydroxytoluene

• as a methylphenol

• all of these are equally acceptable

Which of the following compounds is anisole

• a

• b

• c

• d

What is the correct IUPAC name of the following compound?

• 1-ethyl-4-bromobenzene

• 4-ethyl-1-bromobenzene

• 1-bromo-4-ethylbenzene

• 4-bromo-1-ethylbenzene

Which of the following structures represents 2,4,6-tribromophenol?

• a

• b

• c

• d

What organic product is formed when benzene reacts with nitric acid in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Match up the applications to the compounds shown below?

• (i) explosive; (ii) detergent

• (i) detergent; (ii) explosive

• (i) explosive; (ii) vitamin

• (i) vitamin; (ii) detergent