GCSE Organic Chemistry Edexcel Quiz

What is the general formula for alkanes?

• CnH2n

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n-2

• CnHn+2

Which type of hydrocarbons contain a double bond?

• Alkanes

• Alkenes

• Alkynes

• Aromatics

What functional group is present in alcohols?

• Sulfhydryl (-SH)

• Carbonyl (-C=O)

• Amino (-NH2)

• Hydroxyl (-OH)

What is the name of the functional group in carboxylic acids?

• Alkyl

• Carboxyl

• Amino

• Hydroxyl

What is the term for compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula?

• Isotopes

• Isomers

• Homologues

• Isobars

What is the simplest alkene?

• Butene

• Propane

• Ethene

• Methane

What is the general formula for alkenes?

• CnHn-2

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n

• CnHn

Which of the alcohol family is commonly known as alcohol?

• Isopropyl alcohol

• Acetone

• Methanol

• Ethanol

What is the functional group in carboxylic acids responsible for their acidic properties?

• CH3

• NH2

• -COOH

• OH

What is the product formed when alcohol undergoes complete oxidation?

• Aldehyde

• Carboxylic acid

• Ketone

• Alkene