Organic Chemistry Concepts and Reactions

This video tutorial covers a comprehensive review of organic chemistry topics, including functional groups, IUPAC naming, carbocation stability, hybridization, formal charge, resonance structures, Lewis acids and bases, acid strength, and various organic reactions. It provides detailed explanations and examples to help students understand and apply these concepts effectively.

Which functional group is characterized by a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen and single-bonded to an OH group?

• Carboxylic Acid

• Aldehyde

• Amine

• Ether

What is the correct IUPAC name for a compound with an eight-carbon chain and substituents at positions 3, 4, and 6?

• 3,4,6-Trimethyloctane

• 3,4,6-Trimethylheptane

• 3,4,6-Trimethylhexane

• 3,4,6-Trimethylpentane

How many groups are attached to a carbon atom that is sp2 hybridized?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

Which of the following compounds is the strongest acid?

• Phenol

• Acetic Acid

• Ethanol

• Sulfonic Acid

Why is acetic acid more acidic than phenol?

• Because it has a negative charge on three carbon atoms.

• Because it has a positive charge on oxygen atoms.

• Because it has a positive charge on carbon atoms.

• Because it has a negative charge on two oxygen atoms.

What is the first step in determining the IUPAC name of a compound?

• Counting the number of hydrogen atoms.

• Identifying the functional groups.

• Determining the molecular weight.

• Converting the condensed structure into a line structure.

Which of the following represents the most stable conformation of a Newman projection?

• The one with all groups in equatorial positions.

• The one with all groups in axial positions.

• The one with the least number of gauche interactions.

• The one with the most number of gauche interactions.

Which type of halide is more reactive in SN2 reactions?

• Vinylic halide

• Primary alkyl halide

• Secondary alkyl halide

• Tertiary alkyl halide

What is the major product when R2 bromobutane reacts with sodium iodide in acetone?

• 2-bromobutane with retention of configuration

• 2-iodobutane with inversion of configuration

• 2-iodobutane with retention of configuration

• 2-bromobutane with inversion of configuration

Which reagent is used to convert an alkyne into a trans alkene?

• Deuterium gas with a palladium catalyst

• Hydrogen gas with palladium over calcium carbonate

• Sodium metal with liquid ammonia

• Hydrogen gas with a platinum catalyst