Pre-Quiz 1

1. A bond between carbon and nitrogen will be

a) nonpolar

b) ionic

* c) polar covalent, with more + charge on C

d) polar covalent, with more + charge on N

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2. Following the VSEPR approach, the expected shape of COCl2 would be

a) linear

b) bent

* c) trigonal planar

d) trigonal pyramidal

e) tetrahedral

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3. The strongest acid in the list below is

a) methanol

b) water

c) acetone

* d) phenol

e) acetylene

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4. The strongest base in the list below is

a) water

b) pyridine

* c) ammonia

d) chloride

e) cyanide

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5. How many constitutional isomers have the molecular formula C5H12 ?

a) 1

b) 2

* c) 3

d) 4

e) more than 4