Organic Chemistry I

Chem 334 - Fall 2008

Pre-Quiz 2

Professor Carl C. Wamser

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1. The molecule octadecane will have how many hydrogens?

a. 8
b. 10
c. 18
d. 36
* e. 38

2. 1,4-Dimethylbutane is an incorrect name. The compound should properly be named

a. 1,1-dimethylbutane
b. 1,2-dimethylbutane
c. 1-methylpentane
d. 2-methylpentane
* e. hexane

3. Another name for Tylenol is

a. aspirin
b. ibuprofen
* c. acetaminophen
d. oxalic acid
e. acetamide

4. The compound below that will have the greatest heat of combustion is

a. hexane
b. 2-methylpentane
c. 1,2-dimethylpentane
d. heptane
* e. octane

5. Carbon is in the highest (most positive) oxidation state in which compound below?

a. methanol
b. chloromethane
c. dichloromethane
* d. formic acid
e. ethane