Alkenes and Alcohols Quiz

What is the product of the hydration of ethene?

• Ethanol

• Methanol

• Propanol

• Butanol

Which catalyst is commonly used in the hydration of alkenes?

• Iron

• Nickel

• Phosphoric acid

• Copper

What is the general formula for alkenes?

Which of the following is a property of alcohols?

• They are non-polar

• They have high boiling points

• They are insoluble in water

• They are gases at room temperature

What is the main type of reaction that occurs when an alkene is hydrated?

• Substitution

• Addition

• Elimination

• Combustion

Which of the following alcohols is the simplest?

• Ethanol

• Methanol

• Propanol

• Butanol

What is the boiling point of ethanol in degrees Celsius?

• 78°C

• 100°C

• 65°C

• 90°C

Which of the following is a common use of ethanol?

• As a solvent

• As a metal

• As a plastic

• As a gas

What is the structural formula of ethanol?

Which of the following is a characteristic of alkenes?

• They contain a double bond

• They are saturated hydrocarbons

• They are aromatic compounds

• They contain a triple bond