Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Which statement is correct?

• All organic compounds contain carbon

• All organic compounds contain hydrogen

Hydrocarbon are organic compounds containing ONLY hydrogen and carbon

• True

• False

Which of the following is an organic compound?

• Carbon dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

• Methane

• Ammonia

What technique is used to separate crude oil (Petroleum) into its different fragments?

• Evaporation to dryness

• Separating funnel

• Simple distillation

• Fractional distillation

What is substance M?

• Petrol (Gasoline)

• Paraffin (Kerosene)

• Naptha

• Lubricating Oil

What is the main constituent of Natural Gas?

• Ethene

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Methane

Why is methane used as a fuel?

• It burns and releases energy (Exothermic reaction)

• It is a gas

• It is odourless

• It has a low boiling point

Which fraction is used as a chemical feedstock for the chemical industry?

• H

• I

• J

• K

Which fraction is used as a fuel for aircraft engines?

• H

• I

• J

• K

Which fraction is used to pave the road surfaces?

• L

• M

• O

• K