Organic Chemistry Quiz

What is the general formula for alkanes?

• CnH2n

• CnH2n+1COOH

• CnH2n+1OH

• CnH2n+2

Which compound is formed when ethene reacts with steam?

• 1,2-dibromoethane

• Ethane

• Hydrogen

• Ethanol

What is the functional group in alcohols?

• CO

• C=C

• COOH

• OH

What is the suffix for an alkene compound?

• -ane

• -ene

• -anol

• -anoic acid

Which type of reaction do alkanes undergo under UV light?

• Addition

• Combustion

• Substitution

• Polymerisation

What is the main constituent of natural gas?

• Methane

• Ethane

• Butane

• Propane

What is the product of the reaction between ethanoic acid and magnesium?

• Magnesium ethanoate and hydrogen gas

• Salt, water, and carbon dioxide

• Esters

• Salt and water

Which compound is used as a solvent in glues, printing inks, and perfumes?

• Propanol

• Butanol

• Methanol

• Ethanol

What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?

• CnH2n

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n+1COOH

• CnH2n+1OH

What is the process of linking two different monomers with the removal of a smaller molecule?

• Addition Polymerisation

• Condensation Polymerisation

• Combustion

• Substitution Reaction