Chem 335 - Winter 1999 - Organic Chemistry II
Portland State University - Dr. Carl C. Wamser

Chapter 11 Pre-Quiz

(1 point each)

1. What is the proper IUPAC name for the following:

CH2=CH-O-CH3

  1. methyl vinyl ether
  2. allyl methyl ether
  3. methoxyethene
  4. 2-methoxyethene
  5. 2-methoxyethylene

2. What is the appropriate common name for the same compound as above:

CH2=CH-O-CH3

  1. methyl vinyl ether
  2. allyl methyl ether
  3. methoxyethene
  4. 2-methoxyethene
  5. 2-methoxyethylene

3. The following have approximately the same molecular weight.
Which would have the highest boiling point?

  1. CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH
  2. CH3CH2CH2OCH2CH3
  3. HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH
  4. CH3CH2OCH2CH2OH
  5. CH3OCH2CH2OCH3

4. The best method for preparing methyl isopropyl ether would involve the use of

  1. NaOCH3
  2. NaNH2
  3. NaOCH(CH3)2
  4. HI
  5. (sia)2BH

5. Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate alternative name for oxirane:

  1. ethylene oxide
  2. epoxyethane
  3. oxacyclopropane
  4. 1,2-dioxyethane
  5. they are all OK