Stereochemistry: The 3D Structure of Molecules - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following molecules is chiral?

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CH3-CH(OH)-CH3

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CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3

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CH3-COOH

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CH2=CH-CH3

Question 2

What is the relationship between enantiomers?

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They have opposite configurations at all chiral centers.

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They have identical physical properties.

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They have different molecular formulas.

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They have identical chemical properties.

Question 3

Which of the following techniques can be used to separate enantiomers?

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Chromatography

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Crystallization

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Distillation

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Extraction

Question 4

Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point?

Accepted Answer

n-pentane

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isopentane

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2-methylbutane

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2,2-dimethylpropane

Question 5

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in the following functional group: C=O?

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sp2

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sp

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sp3

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sp3d

Question 6

Which of the following reactions is an electrophilic addition reaction?

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Addition of Br2 to an alkene

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Addition of H2 to an alkene

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Substitution of an alcohol with a halide

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Elimination of water from an alcohol

Question 7

Determine the relationship between the following two structures concerning constitutional isomerism:

CH3CH2CH2CH3
CH3CH(CH3)CH3

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Constitutional isomers

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Geometric isomers

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Optical isomers

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Identical compounds

Question 8

Indicate which molecule exhibits geometric isomerism from the given options.

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CH3CH=CH2

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CH3CH2CH3

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CH3CH2OCH3

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CH3COOH

Question 9

Identify the enantiomers within the provided pairs of compounds.

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(R)-2-bromobutane and (S)-2-bromobutane

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(R)-2-bromobutane and (R)-2-chlorobutane

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(S)-2-bromobutane and (S)-2-bromobutane

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(R)-2-bromobutane and (S)-2-iodobutane

Question 10

Identify the separation technique used to separate enantiomers.

Accepted Answer

Chromatography

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Distillation

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Recrystallization

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Extraction

Question 11

Determine the hybridization of the carbon atom in CH2=CH2.

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sp2

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sp

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sp3

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sp3d

Question 12

Identify the compound with the highest boiling point.

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CH3COOH

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CH3CH2CH2CH3

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CH3CH2CH2OH

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CH3CH2OCH3

Question 13

Determine the approximate bond angle around the carbon atom in a tetrahedral molecule.

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109.5 degrees

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90 degrees

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120 degrees

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180 degrees

Question 14

Identify the characteristic of a polar covalent bond.

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Electrons are unequally shared between the atoms

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Electrons are shared equally between the atoms

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There is no net dipole moment

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The bond is formed between atoms of the same element

Question 15

Which factors primarily determine the energy differences between enantiomers and diastereomers?

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Steric hindrance and van der Waals interactions

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Polarity and dipole-dipole interactions

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Resonance and conjugation

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Hydrogen bonding

Question 16

Which option is NOT a recognized type of isomerism?

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Electronic isomerism

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Structural isomerism

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Geometric isomerism

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Optical isomerism

Question 17

How do structural and geometric isomers differ?

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Structural isomers have varying molecular formulas, while geometric isomers share the same molecular formula.

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Structural isomers share the same molecular formula, while geometric isomers have different molecular formulas

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Both structural and geometric isomers have unique molecular formulas.

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Both structural and geometric isomers share the same molecular formula.

Question 18

Which characteristic is unique to optical isomers?

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Equal and opposite rotation of plane-polarized light

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Identical physical properties

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Varying boiling points

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Distinct melting points

Question 19

Which technique can be used to separate enantiomers?

Accepted Answer

Chromatography

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Crystallization

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Distillation

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Extraction

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a type of isomerism related to the arrangement of atoms in space?

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Structural isomerism

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Geometric isomerism

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Optical isomerism

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Enantiomerism

Question 21

Structural isomers have the same:

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Molecular formula

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Molecular weight

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Structural formula

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Physical properties

Question 22

Which of the following is a pair of enantiomers?

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D-glucose and L-glucose

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Lactic acid and pyruvic acid

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Citric acid and isocitric acid

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Glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone

Question 23

What is the relationship between a meso compound and a chiral compound?

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Meso compounds are non-chiral compounds with an internal plane of symmetry

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Meso compounds are chiral compounds with an internal plane of symmetry

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Chiral compounds are meso compounds with an internal plane of symmetry

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Chiral compounds are non-chiral compounds with an internal plane of symmetry

Question 24

Which of the following techniques can be used to separate enantiomers?

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Chromatography

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Crystallization

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Distillation

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Filtration

Question 25

Explain how stereochemistry affects the effectiveness and safety of drugs, providing specific examples to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Stereochemistry can influence drug efficacy by affecting its binding affinity with receptors. For example, the enantiomer of the drug thalidomide has different binding properties, resulting in distinct pharmacological effects.

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Stereochemistry does not impact drug safety.

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Enantiomers always have identical pharmacological activity.

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Stereochemistry is only relevant in drug design for drugs that are chiral.

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a type of isomerism?

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Metamerism

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Structural isomerism

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Stereoisomerism

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Geometric isomerism

Question 27

What is the relationship between the specific rotation of a chiral compound and its enantiomer?

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They have opposite specific rotations

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They have the same specific rotation

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They have different specific rotations but the same sign

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They have the same specific rotation but opposite sign

Question 28

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in the double bond of cis-2-butene?

Accepted Answer

sp2

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sp

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sp3

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sp3d

Question 29

How does the hybridization of carbon atoms impact the three-dimensional arrangement of organic molecules?

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Hybridization influences the geometry of carbon atoms, directly affecting their spatial arrangement.

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Hybridization solely affects the chemical reactivity of carbon atoms, with no impact on their spatial arrangement.

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The spatial arrangement of organic molecules is solely determined by the arrangement of functional groups around a carbon atom, independent of hybridization.

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of optical isomers?

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Identical physical properties

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Distinct interactions with chiral reagents

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Mirror-image symmetry

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Differing biological activity

Question 31

Select the method used to separate enantiomers:

Accepted Answer

Chromatography

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Distillation

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Crystallization

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Extraction

Question 32

Determine the hybridization of the carbon atom in CH2=CH-CH=CH2:

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sp2

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sp

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sp3

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sp3d

Question 33

Identify the molecule that exhibits geometric isomerism:

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CH3CH=CH2

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CH3CH2CH3

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CH3CH2CH2OH

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CH3COOH

Question 34

Which of the following is a result of the chirality of molecules?

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Different interactions with receptors in biological systems

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Different melting points

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Different boiling points

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Different solubility in organic solvents

Question 35

Enantiomers possess identical physical properties. What challenges does this pose in distinguishing between them?

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Enantiomers' identical physical properties hinder their differentiation based solely on these properties.

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Enantiomers' distinct boiling points allow for their easy differentiation.

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Solubility differences between enantiomers enable their distinction.

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Enantiomers' varying melting points facilitate their differentiation.

Question 36

Which of the following molecules possesses chirality?

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CHClBrF

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CH2Cl2

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CH4

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CCl4

Question 37

Define the relationship between enantiomers.

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They are non-superimposable mirror images.

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They have identical physical properties.

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They have identical chemical properties.

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They have different molecular weights.

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a type of geometric isomerism?

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Diastereomerism

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Cis-trans isomerism

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Conformational isomerism

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E-Z isomerism

Question 39

Differentiate between cis and trans isomers.

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Their functional groups are oriented on the same or opposite sides of the double bond.

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Their molecular weights differ.

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They have different boiling points.

Question 40

Determine the hybridization of the carbon atom in the product of this reaction: CH3CH=CH2 + HBr

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sp3

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sp3d

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sp

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sp2

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a type of isomerism related to spatial arrangement?

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Electronic isomerism

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Conformational isomerism

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Optical isomerism

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Geometric isomerism

Question 42

Which of the following molecules exhibits geometric isomerism?

Accepted Answer

1,2-dichloroethene

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Methane

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Ethane

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Propane

Question 43

Which of the following compounds is a chiral molecule?

Accepted Answer

2-butanol

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Methane

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Ethane

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Propane

Question 44

What is the relationship between a pair of enantiomers?

Accepted Answer

Non-superimposable mirror images with identical physical properties except for their interaction with chiral environments

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Identical

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Structural isomers

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Geometric isomers

Question 45

Which of the following is an application of stereochemistry in the pharmaceutical industry?

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Developing drugs with specific biological activity

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Creating new materials

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Designing catalysts

Question 46

What is the IUPAC designation for the (S)-enantiomer of 2-chlorobutane?

Accepted Answer

(S)-2-chlorobutane

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2-chloro(S)-butane

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(R)-2-chlorobutane

Question 47

What type of isomerism is exhibited by cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene?

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Geometric isomerism

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Optical isomerism

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Structural isomerism

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Enantiomerism

Question 48

Which of the provided molecule pairs are enantiomers?

Accepted Answer

D-glucose and L-glucose

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Cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene

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Aspirin and ibuprofen

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Butane and isobutane

Question 49

What is the hybridization of the carbon atoms in the double bond of cis-2-butene?

Accepted Answer

sp2

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sp

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sp3

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sp3d

Question 50

Which of the following molecules possesses a chiral center?

Accepted Answer

2-Chlorobutane

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Ethane

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Methane

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Propane

Question 51

Provide the IUPAC name for the following molecule: CH3CH2CH(Br)CH3

Accepted Answer

2-Bromobutane

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1-Bromobutane

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3-Bromobutane

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4-Bromobutane

Question 52

Describe the relationship between the following two molecules: (2R,3S)-2,3-dibromobutane and (2S,3R)-2,3-dibromobutane

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Diastereomers

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Constitutional isomers

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Enantiomers

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Identical