Organic Chemistry - Organic Chemistry Basics
Q. What is the IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-CH2-COOH? (2020)
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A.
Butanoic acid
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B.
Propanoic acid
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C.
Pentanoic acid
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D.
Hexanoic acid
Solution
The IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-CH2-COOH is Butanoic acid, as it has four carbon atoms.
Correct Answer: A — Butanoic acid
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Q. What type of bond is primarily found in organic compounds? (2023)
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A.
Ionic bonds
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B.
Covalent bonds
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C.
Metallic bonds
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D.
Hydrogen bonds
Solution
Organic compounds primarily consist of covalent bonds formed between carbon and other atoms.
Correct Answer: B — Covalent bonds
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Q. Which of the following compounds contains a carboxylic acid functional group? (2021)
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A.
C2H5OH
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B.
C3H6O
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C.
C2H4COOH
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D.
C4H10
Solution
C2H4COOH (acetic acid) contains the carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH).
Correct Answer: C — C2H4COOH
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Q. Which of the following functional groups is present in alcohols? (2019)
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A.
-OH
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B.
-COOH
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C.
-NH2
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D.
-CHO
Solution
Alcohols contain the hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
Correct Answer: A — -OH
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Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of organic compounds? (2021)
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A.
They contain carbon
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B.
They are always solid
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C.
They are ionic
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D.
They do not burn
Solution
Organic compounds are primarily characterized by the presence of carbon atoms in their structure.
Correct Answer: A — They contain carbon
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