WOC Reactions of Carbon Compounds

What type of reaction takes place when the double bond in alkene is broken?

• Addition reaction
• Division reaction
• Condensation reaction

The following two are examples of addition reactions.

• Hydrogenation and halogenation
• Polymerization and condensation
• Substitution and elimination
• Oxidation and reduction

Esterification is which type of reaction?

• Reduction

• Condensation

• Hydration

• Addition

What types of reactions can an alkane undergo?

• Photosynthesis, oxidation, and polymerization
• Combustion, halogenation, and cracking
• Fermentation, saponification, and esterification
• Hydrolysis, neutralization, and precipitation

The Halogenation of an alkane is what type of reaction?

• Combustion reaction
• Substitution reaction
• Oxidation reaction
• Addition reaction

In order to facilitate an alkane substitution reaction, what catalyst must be present?

• UV light

• No catalyst needed
• Weak base catalyst
• Metal catalyst

The reversal of esterification is called?

• Hydrolysis
• Fermentation
• Condensation
• Oxidation

Which catalyst is suitable to be used in the oxidation of alcohols to form aldehydes and ketones?

• Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
• Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
• Sodium chloride (NaCl)
• Chromium (VI) oxide (CrO3)

What is the process of breaking down large hydrocarbons into smaller ones called?

• Hydrolysis

• Cracking

• Halogenation

• Oxidation

Which of the following is not a product of the complete combustion of an alkane?

• Water (H2O)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Oxygen (O2)