Organic Chemistry II
	Professor Carl C. Wamser
Chem 335 - Winter 2004	Pre-Quiz 14

Chapter 14 Pre-Quiz

(must be done in WebCT before Mon., Feb. 16, 8:30 am)

1. The most electropositive (least electronegative) metal in the list below is

a. Al  
b. Cu  
c. Li  
d. Mg  
* e. Na  

2. When magnesium reacts with an alkyl halide, the magnesium is

* a. oxidized  
b. reduced  

3. The weakest acid in the list below is

a. methane  
* b. ethane  
c. ethene  
d. ethyne  
e. benzene  

4. The Simmons-Smith reaction is useful for preparation of

a. alkanes  
b. acetylenes  
* c. cyclopropanes  
d. arenes  
e. alcohols  

5. Ziegler-Natta catalysts are used for

a. Grignard reactions  
b. metallocenes  
c. carbonyl additions  
* d. coordination polymerization  
e. cycloadditions