Reagents and Reactions in Organic Chemistry

Which type of pain reliever works by blocking pain signals in the nervous system?

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

• Opioids

• Acetaminophen

• Carboxylic acid derivatives

When converting between different types of carboxylic acid derivatives, what is the general rule regarding their reactivity?

• A derivative can only be easily converted to a more reactive derivative.

• A derivative can only be easily converted to a less reactive derivative.

• Any derivative can be easily converted to any other derivative.

• Conversion is only possible between derivatives of the same reactivity level.

What two compounds are reacted together to produce aspirin?

• Acetic acid and salicylic acid

• Acetic anhydride and salicylic acid

• Acetic anhydride and acetic acid

• Salicylic acid and methanol

Amide groups are commonly found in which of the following?

• Insect repellents and bulletproof vests

• Painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen

• Carboxylic acid salts and alcohols

• Thionyl chloride and phosphorus pentachloride

What is the starting amino acid used in the synthesis of Penicillin V?

• Alanine

• Glycine

• Valine

• Leucine

When esters react with Grignard reagents, what is the final product formed after adding acid?

• Ketone

• Aldehyde

• Tertiary alcohol

• Primary alcohol

Which reagent can be used to convert an acid chloride into a ketone that can be isolated?

• Grignard reagent

• Lithium Aluminum Hydride

• Organocuprate reagent

• Water

Which reagent is used to reduce an ester specifically to an aldehyde, rather than an alcohol?

• Lithium Aluminum Hydride

• DIBAL-H

• Grignard reagent

• Water