Chemistry Quiz

Suggest a reagent to convert propanoic acid to propanol

• H₂SO₄

• LiAlH₄

Give the type and name of the product when ethanoic acid is heated under reflux with methanol with conc. sulfuric acid

• ethyl methanoate

• ethyl ethanoate

• methyl ethanoate

• methyl methanoate

What characteristic property do esters have and what commercial use does this lead to?

• strong odor/food flavorings or perfumes

• bad odor/to chase pests away

• strong odor/no usage

• weak odor/air fresheners

What two products are formed when ethyl butanoate is heated strongly in aq NaOH?

• Ethanol and Mg

• Butanol and Na

• Ethanol and Na

• Butanol and Mg

What type of compound if formed from di-carboxylic acids and diols?

• Soaps

• Dishwashing liquid

• Perfumes

• Polyesters

Suggest a reagent for preparing ethanoyl chloride (this is a ketone) from ethanoic acid.

• HCl and H₂SO₄

• NaOH and HCl

• PCl₅ or SOCl₂

• NaCl and CH₃COOH

Name this reaction: CH3COCl + HOH -> CH3COOH + HCl (hint: what is being added?)

• Esterification

• Hydrolysis

• Formation of amide

• Elimination

Chiral carbon atom?

• C atom surrounded by 4 different groups.

• C atom surrounded by methyl and H

• C atom must be attached with O, H and C

• None if the above

What is the IUPAC name for CH₃CHClCH(CH₃)CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂Br?

• 1-bromo-6-chloro-5-methylheptane

• 7-bromo-2-chloro-3-methylheptane

• 1-bromo-6-chloro-5,6-dimethylhexane

• 6-bromo-1-chloro-1,2-dimethylhexane

What do you think is my favorite thing?

• Knitting

• Everything anything something pink

• A good coffee

• Squirrels