Quiz on Carbon and its Compounds

What is the atomic number of carbon?

• 4

• 6

• 12

• 8

Which of the following is a common allotrope of carbon?

• Amorphous carbon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Argon

What type of bond is formed between carbon atoms in a diamond structure?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

Which of the following compounds is a saturated hydrocarbon?

• Ethylene

• Propylene

• Propane

• Acetylene

What is the primary component of natural gas?

• Ethanol

• Methane

• Propane

• Butane

Which functional group is present in alcohols?

• Carbonyl

• Hydroxyl

• Carboxyl

• Amino

What type of reaction occurs when an alkene reacts with hydrogen?

• Addition reaction

• Substitution reaction

• Elimination reaction

• Redox reaction

Which of the following is an example of a carboxylic acid?

• Ethanol

• Acetic acid

• Propylene

• Methanol

What is the main use of carbon dioxide in the beverage industry?

• Flavoring

• Coloring

• Preservative

• Carbonation

Which of the following is a property of graphite?

• It is a good conductor of electricity.

• It is hard and brittle.

• It is transparent.

• It has a high melting point.