Organic Chemistry Quiz

What is the main element studied in Organic Chemistry?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

Which of the following is NOT an organic compound?

• Ethane

• Methane

• Carbon Dioxide

• Propane

How many covalent bonds can Carbon make?

• 2

• 5

• 4

• 3

What type of bond is represented by C=C?

• Double bond

• Quadruple bond

• Triple bond

• Single bond

What is the general formula for Alkanes?

• C_nH_2n+2

• C_nH_2n

• C_nH_n

• C_nH_2n-2

Which of the following is a type of Alkane?

• Alkene

• Alkyne

• Propane

• Cycloalkene

What is the name for CH4?

• Methane

• Propane

• Butane

• Ethane

Which of the following is a branched chain alkane?

• 2-methylpropane

• Decane

• Pentane

• Hexane

What is the prefix for a 3-carbon alkyl group?

• Methyl

• Ethyl

• Propyl

• Butyl

What is the first step in IUPAC nomenclature?

• Number the chain

• Assemble the name

• Name the longest carbon chain

• Identify substituents