Organic Chemistry I

Chem 334 - Fall 2012

Pre-Quiz 2

Professor Carl C. Wamser

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1. The C-C-C bond angle in propane is about

a) 90°

* b) 109.5°

c) 120°

d) 180°

2. The dihedral angle betwen the methyl groups in the most stable conformation of butane is about

a) 60°

b) 109.5°

c) 120°

* d) 180°

3. The correct IUPAC name for 2-isopropylbutane is

a) 2-ethylpentane

* b) 2,3-dimethylpentane

c) 2-methylhexane

d) 3-methylhexane

4. How many primary carbon atoms are in 2,2-dimethylhexane?

a) 2

b) 3

* c) 4

d) 5

5. Which compound below has the largest number of tertiary carbon atoms?

a) 2,2-dimethylpropane

b) 3-ethylpentane

* c) sec-butylcyclohexane

d) 2,2,5-trimethylhexane