Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes
Q. What is the hybridization of the carbon atoms in 1-butyne?
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A.
sp
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B.
sp2
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C.
sp3
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D.
sp3d
Solution
In 1-butyne, the carbon atoms involved in the triple bond are sp hybridized.
Correct Answer: A — sp
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Q. What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH2-CH=CH2?
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A.
1-pentene
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B.
2-pentene
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C.
3-pentene
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D.
1-butene
Solution
The longest carbon chain containing the double bond has 5 carbons, and the double bond starts at the first carbon, making it 1-pentene.
Correct Answer: A — 1-pentene
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Q. What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C3H4?
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A.
Propene
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B.
Propyne
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C.
Cyclopropane
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D.
Propane
Solution
C3H4 is an alkyne, specifically propyne, as it contains a triple bond.
Correct Answer: B — Propyne
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Q. What is the main product of the reaction between propene and bromine?
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A.
1-bromopropane
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B.
2-bromopropane
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C.
1,2-dibromopropane
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D.
Bromopropane
Solution
The reaction of propene with bromine results in the formation of 1,2-dibromopropane due to the addition of bromine across the double bond.
Correct Answer: C — 1,2-dibromopropane
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Q. What is the molecular formula for 2-butyne?
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A.
C4H8
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B.
C4H6
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C.
C4H10
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D.
C4H12
Solution
2-butyne is an alkyne with the formula C4H6, as it contains a triple bond.
Correct Answer: B — C4H6
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Q. What type of isomerism is exhibited by 2-pentene?
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A.
Structural isomerism
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B.
Geometric isomerism
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C.
Optical isomerism
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D.
Conformational isomerism
Solution
2-pentene exhibits geometric isomerism due to the presence of a double bond, allowing for cis and trans forms.
Correct Answer: B — Geometric isomerism
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Q. Which of the following compounds is an alkane?
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A.
C2H4
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B.
C3H6
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C.
C4H10
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D.
C5H8
Solution
C4H10 is an alkane, as it follows the formula CnH2n+2, where n=4.
Correct Answer: C — C4H10
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Q. Which of the following compounds is an example of a terminal alkyne?
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A.
1-butyne
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B.
2-butyne
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C.
1-pentyne
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D.
Cyclopentene
Solution
1-butyne is a terminal alkyne because the triple bond is at the end of the carbon chain.
Correct Answer: A — 1-butyne
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Q. Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3?
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A.
2-methylbutane
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B.
3-methylbutane
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C.
2-pentene
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D.
3-pentene
Solution
The longest chain has 4 carbons with a methyl group on the second carbon, making it 2-methylbutane.
Correct Answer: A — 2-methylbutane
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Q. Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for CH3-CH=CH-CH2-CH3?
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A.
1-pentene
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B.
2-pentene
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C.
3-pentene
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D.
1-butene
Solution
The longest chain with the double bond is 5 carbons long, and the double bond starts at the second carbon, making it 2-pentene.
Correct Answer: B — 2-pentene
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Q. Which of the following reactions can alkenes undergo?
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A.
Esterification
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B.
Hydrogenation
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C.
Dehydration
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D.
All of the above
Solution
Alkenes can undergo hydrogenation, dehydration, and esterification, making all of the above reactions applicable.
Correct Answer: D — All of the above
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