CHE005 SAS 7 Quiz

What is the general formula for ethers?

• R-S-R

• R-O-R

• R-SH

• R-COOR

Which of the following is a characteristic property of thiols?

• Pleasant smell

• Higher boiling points than alcohols

• Strong disagreeable odor

• Low reactivity

What is the IUPAC name for ethyl methyl ether?

• 1-Ethoxypropane

• 1-Methoxyethane

• Ethylmethanol

• Methoxyethane

Thioethers are the sulfur analogs of which functional group?

• Alcohols

• Ethers

• Esters

• Aldehydes

What is the functional group of thiols?

• –SH

• –OH

• –COOH

• –NH₂

TRUE OR FALSE: Ethers have higher boiling points than alcohols due to hydrogen bonding.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Thiols can be easily oxidized to form disulfides.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: The term "mercaptan" is an older name for thiols.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Thioethers are commonly named by replacing "ether" with "sulfide."

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Ethers are more soluble in water than hydrocarbons of similar molecular mass.

• TRUE

• FALSE