Organic Chemistry III

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chapter 20 Pre-Quiz

(must be done in WebCT before Wed., April 14, 8:30 am)

1. Hydrolysis of an acid anhydride gives a carboxylic acid plus

a. an alcohol  
b. an ether  
c. an alkene  
d. an amine  
* e. another carboxylic acid

2. Compared to a C-N bond in an amine, the C-N bond in an amide is

* a. shorter and stronger  
b. shorter and weaker  
c. longer and stronger  
d. longer and weaker

3. The saponification of an ester produces

a. a carboxylic acid and an ether  
* b. a carboxylate salt and an alcohol  
c. a carboxylic acid and an alcohol  
d. a carboxylic acid and an amine  
e. a carboxylic acid and a carboxylate salt  

4. Penicillins are examples of

a. cyclic esters  
b. beta-lactones  
* c. beta-lactams  
d. antihistamines  
e. anticoagulants

5. Nylons are examples of

a. lactams  
b. proteins  
c. polyesters  
* d. polyamides  
e. polyethers