Organic Chemistry Quiz

What is the principal quantum number that describes the energy of an electron?

• s

• m

• ℓ

• n

Which type of isomerism occurs when two or more organic compounds have the same molecular formula but different properties due to their difference in arrangement of atoms along the carbon?

• Structural Isomerism

• Functional Isomerism

• Positional Isomerism

• Chain Isomerism

What is the functional group in aldehydes and ketones?

• Carboxyl group

• Hydroxyl group

• Carbonyl group

• Amino group

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with three electron pairs arranged at 120° angle to one another, forming an equilateral triangle?

• Linear

• Trigonal Planar

• Tetrahedral

• Octahedral

Which type of reaction takes place when two or more molecules combine to form a larger and new molecule, with the simultaneous loss of a small molecule such as water?

• Saponification Reaction

• Combustion Reaction

• Addition Reaction

• Condensation Reaction

What is the functional group in carboxylic acids?

• Carboxyl group

• Hydroxyl group

• Carbonyl group

• Amino group

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with four bonding pairs of electrons arranged to be as far apart from one another as possible, achieving a tetrahedral arrangement?

• Tetrahedral

• Octahedral

• Trigonal Planar

• Linear

Which type of bond is formed when metals on the left side of the periodic table and nonmetals on the right side interact?

• Polar Covalent Bond

• Metallic Bond

• Ionic Bond

• Covalent Bond

What is the functional group in esters?

• Carbonyl group

• Amino group

• Hydroxyl group

• Carboxyl group

What is the principal quantum number that refers to the energy level and the size of the orbital an electron is likely to be found?

• n

• ℓ

• s

• m