Organic Chemistry: Definition, Properties, and Reactions

Question 1

Which element is NOT typically found in organic compounds?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Carbon

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Hydrogen

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Oxygen

Question 2

What type of bond is formed when two carbon atoms share electrons?

Accepted Answer

Covalent bond

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Ionic bond

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Metallic bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of organic reactions?

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They involve the breaking and forming of covalent bonds

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They occur at high temperatures

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They produce only inorganic products

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They are not affected by catalysts

Question 4

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in methane?

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sp3

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sp

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sp2

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sp3d

Question 5

Which of the following is a type of organic polymer?

Accepted Answer

Polyethylene

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Sodium chloride

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Water

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Carbon dioxide

Question 6

What is the role of a catalyst in an organic reaction?

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To decrease the activation energy of the reaction

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To increase the activation energy of the reaction

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To change the products of the reaction

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To prevent the reaction from occurring

Question 7

How does the arrangement of atoms in an organic compound affect its characteristics?

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The arrangement of atoms determines the compound's polarity.

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The structure determines the compound's ability to dissolve.

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The structure determines how the compound reacts with others.

Question 8

Which defining characteristic distinguishes organic compounds from inorganic compounds?

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Contain carbon atoms

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Exist as liquids or gases at room temperature

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Have a low melting point

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Are soluble in water

Question 9

Determine the hybridization of the carbon atom in methane (CH₄).

Accepted Answer

sp³

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sp

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sp²

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sp³d

Question 10

Identify the functional group that contains a carbonyl group.

Accepted Answer

Aldehyde

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Alcohol

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Alkene

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Amine

Question 11

Indicate the type of reaction that occurs when an alcohol reacts with an organic acid.

Accepted Answer

Condensation

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Addition

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Substitution

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Redox

Question 12

Identify the isomer of butane represented by the formula: Isopentane.

Accepted Answer

Isopentane

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Pentane

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Propane

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Ethane

Question 13

Which characteristic is a defining feature of aromatic compounds?

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Resonance

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High reactivity

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Water solubility

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Low melting point

Question 14

Identify the application of organic chemistry that is directly related to the production of plastics.

Accepted Answer

Polymers

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Pharmaceuticals

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Fuels

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Cosmetics

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organic compounds?

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They are highly reactive.

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They contain carbon.

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They are mostly covalent.

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They are typically polar.

Question 16

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in methane?

Accepted Answer

sp3

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sp

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sp2

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sp3d2

Question 17

What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol reacts with an organic acid?

Accepted Answer

Esterification

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Addition

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Elimination

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Substitution

Question 18

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in methane?

Accepted Answer

sp3

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sp

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sp2

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sp3d

Question 19

What is the molecular formula of ethanol?

Accepted Answer

C2H5OH

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C2H4O

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CH3OH

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C3H6O

Question 20

What is the IUPAC name for the following compound: CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3?

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2-Methylbutane

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3-Methylbutane

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2-Ethylpropane

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3-Ethylpropane

Question 21

Which of the following is a chiral molecule?

Accepted Answer

2-Bromobutane

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Methane

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Ethane

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Propane

Question 22

What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in pyridine?

Accepted Answer

sp2

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sp

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sp3

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sp3d

Question 23

In organic chemistry, what is the primary role of functional groups?

Accepted Answer

They define the chemical and physical properties of organic molecules.

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They enable the formation of polymers.

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They are solely used in organic synthesis.

Question 24

Which of the following is the most abundant organic compound on Earth?

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Carbon dioxide

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Methanol

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Glucose

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Sucrose

Question 25

What is the primary hybridization state of carbon atoms in most organic molecules?

Accepted Answer

sp3

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sp

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sp2

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sp3d

Question 26

Which of the following reactions is characteristic of alkenes?

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Addition

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Substitution

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Elimination

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Rearrangement

Question 27

What are the main products of the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon?

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Carbon dioxide and water

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Carbon monoxide and water

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Carbon dioxide and nitrogen

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Carbon monoxide and nitrogen

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a potential source of organic compounds?

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Inorganic minerals

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Living organisms

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Fossil fuels

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Natural gas

Question 29

What is the primary role of enzymes in organic reactions?

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They speed up reactions

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They slow down reactions

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They change the products of reactions

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They have no role in organic reactions

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of an application of organic chemistry in medicine?

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Development of drugs

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Production of plastics

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Manufacturing of fertilizers

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Purification of water

Question 31

In methane, the carbon atom exhibits what type of hybridization?

Accepted Answer

sp3

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sp

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sp2

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sp3d

Question 32

Which of the following reactions exemplifies an addition reaction?

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Hydrogenation

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Combustion

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Substitution

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Elimination

Question 33

Identify the product of the reaction between CH3-CH2-CH=CH2 and H2:

Accepted Answer

CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3

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CH3-CH=CH-CH3

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CH2=CH-CH2-CH3

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CH3-CH2-C≡CH

Question 34

Which resource, considered renewable, is utilized for the production of organic compounds?

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Biomass

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Petroleum

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Natural gas

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Coal

Question 35

In organic chemistry, what is the primary role of enzymes?

Accepted Answer

They serve as reaction catalysts.

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They provide energy for reactions.

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They remove waste products from reactions.

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They prevent reactions from occurring.

Question 36

What functional group is found in the organic molecule CH₃CH₂OH?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

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Ketone

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Aldehyde

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Carboxylic acid

Question 37

How do enzymes act as catalysts in organic reactions?

Accepted Answer

Enzymes provide an alternative reaction pathway with lower activation energy.

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Enzymes increase the concentration of reactants in the reaction.

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Enzymes are consumed during the reactions they catalyze.

Question 38

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of organic compounds?

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They contain carbon atoms.

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They are always solids.

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They are insoluble in water.

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They are highly reactive.

Question 39

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in the methane (CH4) molecule?

Accepted Answer

sp3

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sp

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sp2

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sp3d

Question 40

What functional group is characteristic of an alcohol?

Accepted Answer

-OH

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-COOH

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-NH2

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-C=O

Question 41

What is the product of a reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid?

Accepted Answer

Ester

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Amide

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Ketone

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Aldehyde

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of a natural polymer?

Accepted Answer

Starch

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Nylon

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Polyethylene

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Polyvinyl chloride

Question 43

What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in the ammonia (NH3) molecule?

Accepted Answer

sp3

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sp

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sp2

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sp3d

Question 44

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of organic compounds?

Accepted Answer

They contain carbon and hydrogen.

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They have a high melting point.

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They are ionic.

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They are soluble in water.

Question 45

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in an organic molecule with a triple bond?

Accepted Answer

sp

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sp²

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sp³

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sp³d

Question 46

Which of the following reactions is an example of an organic substitution reaction?

Accepted Answer

The reaction of methane with chlorine.

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The reaction of ethene with hydrogen.

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The reaction of ethanol with sodium.

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of an aromatic organic compound?

Accepted Answer

Benzene

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Propane

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Ethane

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Butane

Question 48

What is the purpose of using a solvent in organic reactions?

Accepted Answer

To dissolve the reactants and facilitate their interaction.

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To provide the energy required for the reaction to occur.

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To change the products of the reaction.

Question 49

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource for organic compounds?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

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Plants

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Biomass

Question 50

Which of the following properties is characteristic of saturated organic compounds?

Accepted Answer

They have only single bonds between carbon atoms.

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They are highly reactive.

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They are insoluble in water.

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They are unsaturated and have double or triple bonds.