Functional Groups and Nomenclature - Real World Applications
Q. What is the common name for 2-methylpropan-1-ol?
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A.
Isobutanol
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B.
Butanol
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C.
Propanol
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D.
Pentanol
Solution
2-methylpropan-1-ol is commonly known as isobutanol.
Correct Answer: A — Isobutanol
Q. What is the functional group of carboxylic acids?
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A.
Amino
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B.
Hydroxyl
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C.
Carboxyl
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D.
Carbonyl
Solution
Carboxylic acids contain a carboxyl (-COOH) functional group.
Correct Answer: C — Carboxyl
Q. What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C6H12O?
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A.
Hexanal
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B.
Hexanol
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C.
Cyclohexanol
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D.
2-Hexanol
Solution
C6H12O corresponds to hexanol, which is an alcohol with six carbon atoms.
Correct Answer: B — Hexanol
Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of aldehydes?
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A.
They have a carbonyl group at the end of the carbon chain.
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B.
They contain a hydroxyl group.
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C.
They are always cyclic.
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D.
They cannot be oxidized.
Solution
Aldehydes have a carbonyl group (C=O) at the end of the carbon chain.
Correct Answer: A — They have a carbonyl group at the end of the carbon chain.
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