Organic Chemistry Quiz

What is the definition of a hydrocarbon?

• Compounds made of hydrogen and carbon only

• Compounds made of oxygen and carbon only

• Compounds made of nitrogen and carbon only

• Compounds made of sulfur and carbon only

What are functional groups in organic chemistry?

• Groups of atoms which give molecules basic properties

• Groups of atoms which give molecules acidic properties

• Groups of atoms which give molecules different properties

• Groups of atoms which give molecules similar properties

What is the simplest hydrocarbon?

• Butane

• Propane

• Ethane

• Methane

What is the next molecule in the alkane series after butane?

• Pentane

• Hexane

• Octane

• Heptane

What is the functional group for a carboxylic acid?

• -oic acid

• -ane

• -ol

• -ene

Which functional group gives molecules a sweet smell and makes them useful for perfumes and flavorings?

• Alcohols

• Amines

• Ketones

• Esters

What functional group is the hydroxyl group?

• Carboxylic acid

• Alcohol

• Ketone

• Ester

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What is the study of carbon compounds in chemistry called?

• Analytical chemistry

• Organic chemistry

• Inorganic chemistry

• Physical chemistry

Which formula represents an ether?

• C₅H₁₁OH

• CH₃CHO

• CH₃COCH₃

• CH₃OCH₃

Which homologous series has the general formula C₂H₂ₙO (n > 2)?

• Alcohols

• Carboxylic acids

• Ethers

• Ketones