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Alkenes

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 34mins

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Class
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1.

The mechanism of the reaction represented by the equation C₂H₄ + Br₂ → CH₂BrCH₂Br is an example of

a)

A. Free radical substitution

b)

B. Free radical addition

c)

C. Electrophilic substitution

d)

D. Electrophilic addition

2.

Propene reacts with hydrogen chloride gas to give mainly

a)

1-chloropropane (CH₃CH₂CH₂Cl)

b)

2-chloropropane (CH₃CHClCH₃)

c)

3-chloroprop-1-ene (CH₂=CHCH₂Cl)

d)

1,2-dichloropropane (CH₃CHClCH₂Cl)

3.

Which of these compounds will show geometric (E–Z or cis/trans) isomerism?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

This question is about the organic compounds with skeletal formulae as shown: Which compound reacts with acidified potassium manganate(VII) to form a diol?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

In the reaction between ethene and bromine, the bromine molecule acts as an electrophile. CH2=CH2 + Br2 → BrCH2CH2Br. Which of the following statements is true?

a)

A) Ethene acts as a nucleophile because it is polar.

b)

B) Ethene acts as a nucleophile because it can donate a pair of electrons to bromine.

c)

C) Ethene is not a nucleophile in this reaction.

d)

D) Ethene acts as a nucleophile because it donates a single electron to bromine.

6.

All alkenes have:

a)

the same empirical formula and the same general formula.

b)

the same molecular formula and the same general formula.

c)

the same molecular formula and the same empirical formula.

d)

the same empirical formula and the same structural formula.

7.

This question concerns the reaction of hydrogen bromide with propene. (c) The major product of the reaction will be:

a)

1-bromopropane

b)

2-bromopropane

c)

1,2-dibromopropane

d)

2-bromopropene

8.

In propene, CH₂=CH—CH₃,

a)

the C=C double bond is longer and stronger than the C—C single bond.

b)

the C=C double bond is shorter and stronger than the C—C single bond.

c)

the C=C double bond is shorter and weaker than the C—C single bond.

d)

the C=C double bond is longer and weaker than the C—C single bond.

9.

How does the carbon-carbon bond in pvc compare with that in chloroethene?

a)

longer stronger

b)

longer weaker

c)

shorter stronger

d)

shorter weaker

10.

When bromine reacts with propene in an organic solvent at room temperature, what is the mechanism by which the bromine attacks the propene?

a)

electrophilic addition

b)

electrophilic substitution

c)

nucleophilic addition

d)

nucleophilic substitution

11.

What is/are the product(s) of the reaction between ethene and hydrogen bromide?

a)

CH3CH2Br

b)

CH3CH2Br and H2

c)

CH2BrCH2Br

d)

CH2BrCH2Br and H2

12.

If an alkane has 20 carbon atoms, how many hydrogen atoms will it have?

a)

20

b)

22

c)

40

d)

42

13.

Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain

a)

Carbon, only

b)

Carbon and Hydrogen, only

c)

Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen, only

d)

Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen, only

14.

Classify the compound based on the functional group present.

a)

alkane

b)

alkene

c)

alkyne

d)

aromatic

15.

What is the name of this molecule?

a)

But-1-ene

b)

Prop-2-ene

c)

Pent-2-ene

d)

Hex-3-ene

16.

The formula for ethene is

a)

C2H4

b)

C2H6

c)

CH4

d)

C3H6

17.

Which of these alkenes can exist as E/Z (or cis-trans) isomers?

a)

But-1-ene

b)

But-2-ene

c)

Propene

d)

Methylpropene

18.

What is the name of the mechanism when ethene reacts with chlorine?

a)

Electrophilic substitution

b)

Electrophilic addition

c)

Free radical substitution

d)

Nucleophilic addition

19.

When HBr reacts with propene, what is the name of the major product?

a)

1-bromopropene

b)

2-bromopropene

c)

1-bromopropane

d)

2-bromopropane

20.

Which diagram shows the correct structure for a repeating unit of polypropene?

a)
b)
c)
d)
21.

Molecules with the same structural formula but a different spatial arrangement of atoms are:

a)

Isotopes

b)

Structural isomers

c)

Hydrocarbons

d)

Stereoisomers

22.

Complete the formula of this alkane C26H (a)  

23.

To test for alkenes we can add a hydrocarbon to ________________ water

a)

flourine

b)

chlorine

c)

bromine

d)

iodine

24.

Name the two products of complete combustion of a hydrocarbon

(a)  

25.

Which of the following would have the highest melting point?

a)

C3H8

b)

C4H8

c)

C5H12

d)

C22H44

26.

When testing for alkenes (unsaturation) bromine water turns from...

a)

orange --> blue/black

b)

colourless --> pink

c)

orange --> colourless

d)

orange --> clear

27.

This type of bond allows free rotation of the parts of the molecule with respect to each other

a)

Sigma bond

b)

Pi bond

c)

Covalent bond

d)

Electron bond

28.

Which bond is weaker and is more prone to chemical attacks?

a)

Pi bond

b)

Sigma bond

29.

How to determine that a molecule exhibit cis-trans isomerism?

a)

Restricted rotation in a carbon-carbon single bond of alkenes

b)

Each carbon of a site of restricted rotation has 2 different atoms or groups attached to it

c)

Exist in cyclic compouds only

d)

Similar chemical properties

30.

Isomerism that arises out of the difference in spatial arrangement of atoms or groups about the doubly bonded carbon atoms are called?

a)

Structural Isomerism

b)

Stereoisomerism

c)

Geometrical Isomerism

d)

Optical Isomerism

31.

Chlorination of alkanes is an example of

a)

Elimination reaction

b)

Free radical substitution reaction

c)

Nucleophilic substitution reaction

d)

Electrophilic addition reaction

32.

In a stereoisomer, ________ means "on the same side" and ______ means "across from."

a)

cis; trans

b)

cis; L

c)

D; L

d)

trans; cis

33.

The two Geometric isomers shown are called:

a)

Cis/trans 1,2 dichloroethane

b)

Cis/trans 1,2 dichloroethene

c)

Cis/trans 1,2 chloroethane

d)

Cis/trans 1,2 chloroethene

34.

Which of the following reactions is an example of an electrophilic addition reaction?

a)

Hydrogenation of alkenes

b)

Chlorination of alkanes

c)

Hydration of alkenes

d)

Dehydration of alcohols

35.

What type of isomerism is exhibited by but-2-ene?

a)

Structural isomerism

b)

Geometrical isomerism

c)

Optical isomerism

d)

Conformational isomerism

36.

Which of the following alkenes will not show cis-trans isomerism?

a)

Hex-3-ene

b)

Pent-2-ene

c)

But-2-ene

d)

2-methylpropene

37.

Which of the following reactions is an example of electrophilic addition?

a)

Hydrogenation of alkenes

b)

Dehydration of alcohols

c)

Hydration of ethene

d)

Chlorination of methane

38.

What is the major product when but-1-ene reacts with hydrogen bromide?

a)

2,3-dibromobutane

b)

1,2-dibromobutane

c)

2-bromobutane

d)

1-bromobutane

39.

Which of the following alkenes will show cis-trans isomerism?

a)

2-methylpropene

b)

But-2-ene

c)

But-1-ene

d)

Propene