Organic Chemistry I

 

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chapter 2 Pre-Quiz

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1. An incorrect but unambiguous name is 1-methylpentane. This compound should be properly called

a. 2-methylpentane  
b. 3-methypentane  
c. 1-ethylbutane  
* d. hexane  
e. 2-methylhexane

2. A heptadecyl group contains how many carbon atoms?

a. 7  
b. 10  
c. 12  
* d. 17  
e. 70

3. The valence bond approach would describe methane as composed of

* a. 4 equivalent C-H bonds  
b. delocalized molecular orbitals  
c. ions

4. An alkane containing 14 carbon atoms is most likely to be distilled off from crude oil in what fraction?

a. naphtha  
b. gasoline  
* c. kerosene  
d. gas oil  
e. asphalt

5. The molecular formula for chrysanthemic acid (p 85) is

a. C10 H14 O2  
* b. C10 H16 O2  
c. C11 H14 O2  
d. C11 H16 O2  
e. C11 H18 O2