Organic Chemistry II
	Professor Carl C. Wamser
Chem 335 - Winter 2004	Pre-Quiz 15

Chapter 15 Pre-Quiz

(must be done in WebCT before Wed., Feb. 25, 8:30 am)

1. The molecular formula for menthol is

a) C9 H18 O
b) C9 H20 O
* c) C10 H20 O
d) C10 H22 O
e) none of the above

2. Reaction of a Grignard reagent with formaldehyde will give (after aqueous acid workup)

* a) a primary alcohol
b) a secondary alcohol
c) a tertiary alcohol
d) an aldehyde
e) a ketone

3. Which of the following functional groups CANNOT be reduced to form an alcohol?

a) carboxylic acid
b) aldehyde
c) ketone
d) ester
* e) amine

4. Mercaptan is an older name for

a) mercury salts
b) sulfide
* c) thiol
d) sulfonic acid
e) disulfide

5. A broad, strong peak centered around 3400 cm-1 is a good indication of

a) an ether
b) a thiol
* c) an alcohol
d) a sulfide
e) an alkene