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🔥 Ace MDCAT & ECAT MCQs Quiz: Master the Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry! 🔬💡 | Essential Insights on Basics like Homologous Series, Functional Group and Isomerism
1️⃣ Which of the following functional groups contains a nitrogen atom?
🟦 A. Alcohol
🟩 B. Ketone
🟪 C. Ester
🟨 D. Amide
2️⃣ A closed chain hydrocarbon with an alternate double bond is known as:
🟦 A. Aliphatic
🟩 B. Aromatic
🟪 C. Alicyclic
🟨 D. Carboxylic
3️⃣ Destructive distillation of coal gives coke, coal tar, coal gas and:
🟦 A. Natural gas
🟩 B. Ammonia liquor
🟪 C. Naphtha
🟨 D. Petroleum
4️⃣ Which of the following is hard and high ranked coal?
🟦 A. Peat
🟩 B. Lignite
🟪 C. Bituminous
🟨 D. Anthracite
5️⃣ The general formula of the homologous series of alcohol is:
🟦 A. CₙH₂ₙO
🟩 B. CₙH₂ₙ+₂O
🟪 C. CₙH₂ₙ₋₂O
🟨 D. CₙH₂ₙ+₁O
6️⃣ The number of five-membered and six-membered rings in C₆₀ Bucky ball are respectively:
🟦 A. 12 and 12
🟩 B. 5 and 15
🟪 C. 12 and 20
🟨 D. 40 and 20
7️⃣ Which of the following pairs of compounds represents isomerism?
🟦 A. C₂H₅-OH & C₃H₇OH
🟩 B. CH₃-OCH₃ & C₂H₅OH
🟪 C. C₂H₅CH₂Cl & C₃H₇CH₂Cl
🟨 D. CH₃NH₂ & CH₃CH₂NH₂
8️⃣ The nuisance of knocking can be reduced by the process:
🟦 A. Reforming
🟩 B. Refining
🟪 C. Distillation
🟨 D. Condensation
9️⃣ Which of the following hydrocarbons is the chief constituent of natural gas?
🟦 A. CH₄
🟩 B. C₂H₆
🟪 C. C₃H₈
🟨 D. C₄H₁₀
🔟 Urea was first synthesized by Wohler from an inorganic material named as:
🟦 A. Ammonium nitrate
🟩 B. Ammonium chloride
🟪 C. Ammonium bicarbonate
🟨 D. Ammonium cyanate
1️⃣1️⃣ Organic chemistry deals with:
🟦 A. All hydrocarbons
🟩 B. Hydrocarbons & their derivatives
🟪 C. All carbon compounds
🟨 D. All of them
1️⃣2️⃣ Urea was prepared by Wohler by boiling …………. with water:
🟦 A. Ammonium chloride
🟩 B. Ammonium sulphate
🟪 C. Ammonium cyanate
🟨 D. Ammonium cyanide
1️⃣3️⃣ The first organic compound prepared in the lab was synthesized from:
🟦 A. Methane
🟩 B. Ammonium cyanate
🟪 C. Urea
🟨 D. Glucose
1️⃣4️⃣ The first organic compound prepared in the lab is:
🟦 A. Methane
🟩 B. Acetic acid
🟪 C. Glucose
🟨 D. Urea
1️⃣5️⃣ Which of the following element is NOT present in organic compounds?
🟦 A. S
🟩 B. N
🟪 C. O
🟨 D. Si
1️⃣6️⃣ According to vital force theory, organic compounds can only be synthesized by:
🟦 A. Animals
🟩 B. Plants
🟪 C. Rocks
🟨 D. Both A & B
1️⃣7️⃣ The chemical formula of urea is:
🟦 A. (NH₄)₂CO
🟩 B. (NH₂)₄C
🟪 C. (NH₂)₂CO
🟨 D. (NH₄)₂CO₃
1️⃣8️⃣ The chemist who synthesized urea from ammonium cyanate was:
🟦 A. G.N. Lewis
🟩 B. Berzelius
🟪 C. Friedrich Wöhler
🟨 D. Kolbe
1️⃣9️⃣ Vital force theory was rejected by:
🟦 A. G.N. Lewis
🟩 B. Scientists of 20th century
🟪 C. Greek Philosophers
🟨 D. F. Wöhler
2️⃣0️⃣ Which one is an organic compound?
🟦 A. KCN
🟩 B. CS₂
🟪 C. NH₄OCN
🟨 D. None of these
2️⃣1️⃣ Which one is an organic compound?
🟦 A. NaCNS
🟩 B. CO
🟪 C. KHCO₃
🟨 D. None of these
2️⃣2️⃣ All the compounds are inorganic except:
🟦 A. CaCO₃
🟩 B. NH₄CNO
🟪 C. CaC₂
🟨 D. (NH₂)₂CO
2️⃣3️⃣ All compounds are organic except:
🟦 A. (NH₂)₂CO
🟩 B. CH₃NO₂
🟪 C. NH₄CNO
🟨 D. C₂H₅N₂HSO₄
2️⃣4️⃣ The word “organic” means:
🟦 A. Full of life
🟩 B. Half life
🟪 C. Life or living
🟨 D. Lifeless
2️⃣5️⃣ The word “inorganic” means:
🟦 A. Full of life
🟩 B. Half life
🟪 C. Life or living
🟨 D. Lifeless
2️⃣6️⃣ Organic chemistry was founded by:
🟦 A. Grignard
🟩 B. Berzelius
🟪 C. Wöhler
🟨 D. Hofmann
2️⃣7️⃣ The diversity of organic compounds in millions is:
🟦 A. Four
🟩 B. Five
🟪 C. Six
🟨 D. Seven
2️⃣8️⃣ Father of organic chemistry is:
🟦 A. Faraday
🟩 B. Hofmann
🟪 C. Wöhler
🟨 D. Democritus
2️⃣9️⃣ In Bucky balls, the smallest molecule known contains ………..carbon atoms:
🟦 A. 70
🟩 B. 60
🟪 C. 20
🟨 D. 30
3️⃣0️⃣ Bucky balls are hollow spheres made up entirely of carbon atoms that have a diameter of approximately:
🟦 A. One nanometer
🟩 B. Ten nanometers
🟪 C. Five nanometers
🟨 D. Two nanometers
3️⃣1️⃣ Bucky balls have a high melting point of:
🟦 A. 2800°C
🟩 B. 3800°C
🟪 C. 1800°C
🟨 D. 2600°C
3️⃣2️⃣ Which of the following carbon compounds is not studied in organic chemistry?
🟦 A. Cyanates
🟩 B. Thiocyanates
🟪 C. Metal carbonyls
🟨 D. All of them
3️⃣3️⃣ Which of the following carbon compounds is not studied in organic chemistry?
🟦 A. Carbides
🟩 B. Cyanides
🟪 C. Carbonates
🟨 D. All of them
3️⃣4️⃣ Caffeine is obtained from tea, cocoa, and coffee beans and is used as:
🟦 A. CNS Stimulant
🟩 B. Anti-inflammatory drug
🟪 C. Treatment of fragility
🟨 D. Antacid
3️⃣5️⃣ Bromelain is obtained from pineapple and acts as:
🟦 A. CNS Stimulant
🟩 B. Anti-inflammatory drug
🟪 C. Treatment of fragility
🟨 D. Antacid
3️⃣6️⃣ Rutin is obtained from lemon, orange, grapefruit, etc., and it aids in the:
🟦 A. CNS Stimulant
🟩 B. Anti-inflammatory drug
🟪 C. Treatment of fragility
🟨 D. Antacid
3️⃣7️⃣ Which gas is used in the ripening of fruits?
🟦 A. Ethene
🟩 B. Ethane
🟪 C. Benzene
🟨 D. None of them
3️⃣8️⃣ Which is used as a preservative of biological specimens?
🟦 A. Formalin
🟩 B. Ethene
🟪 C. Benzene
🟨 D. Ethyne
3️⃣9️⃣ Which is used as an antifreeze and coolant in automobiles?
🟦 A. Ethylene glycol
🟩 B. Ethene
🟪 C. Glycerin
🟨 D. Benzene
4️⃣0️⃣ Which is used as an antiseptic and ink preservative?
🟦 A. Phenol
🟩 B. Acetone
🟪 C. Ether
🟨 D. Ethanol
4️⃣1️⃣ Which is used as a nail polish remover?
🟦 A. Acetone
🟩 B. Ethene
🟪 C. Ether
🟨 D. Ethanol
4️⃣2️⃣ Which is used as an anesthesia?
🟦 A. Diethyl ether
🟩 B. Ethane
🟪 C. Ether
🟨 D. Ethanol
4️⃣3️⃣ The condensation polymerization of terephthalic acid (a dicarboxylic acid) with ethylene glycol (a diol) gives:
🟦 A. Phenol
🟩 B. Polyethylene terephthalate
🟪 C. Formaldehyde
🟨 D. Bakelite
4️⃣4️⃣ Terephthalic acid is a:
🟦 A. Dicarboxylic acid
🟩 B. Diamine
🟪 C. Diol
🟨 D. Dialdehyde
45️⃣ In 1985, Richard Smalley & Harry Kroto introduced a new allotropic form of carbon that consists of:
🟦 A. 60 carbons
🟩 B. 50 carbons
🟪 C. 70 carbons
🟨 D. 10 carbons
4️⃣6️⃣ The production of the anti-inflammatory drug, ibuprofen, from a compound called cumene is an example of:
🟦 A. Partial synthesis
🟩 B. Total synthesis
🟪 C. Mixed synthesis
🟨 D. All of them
4️⃣7️⃣ The process of synthesizing a complex target organic molecule directly from a partially synthesized intermediate compound or readily available natural product is called:
🟦 A. Partial synthesis
🟩 B. Total synthesis
🟪 C. Mixed synthesis
🟨 D. All of them
4️⃣8️⃣ During the partial synthesis of the anti-inflammatory drug, ibuprofen, cumene undergoes several chemical transformations, including:
🟦 A. Oxidation
🟩 B. Rearrangement
🟪 C. Both of them
🟨 D. Reduction
4️⃣9️⃣ The process of synthesizing a complex target organic molecule, typically a natural product, from simple starting materials using a stepwise series of chemical reactions is known as:
🟦 A. Total synthesis
🟩 B. Partial synthesis
🟪 C. Mixed synthesis
🟨 D. Both A and C
5️⃣0️⃣ The preparation of the anti-cancer drug, paclitaxel (Taxol), is an example of:
🟦 A. Total synthesis
🟩 B. Partial synthesis
🟪 C. Mixed synthesis
🟨 D. Both A and C
5️⃣1️⃣ Ethyl alcohol is commercially manufactured by ___________ process of starchy materials using certain enzymes secreted by microorganisms (yeast).
🟦 A. Fermentation
🟩 B. Hydrolysis
🟪 C. Oxidation
🟨 D. Combustion
5️⃣2️⃣ Which natural source is being depleted by the manufacture of plastics?
🟦 A. Metal ores
🟩 B. Water
🟪 C. Fossil fuels
🟨 D. Air
5️⃣3️⃣ Octane is an alkane present in petrol. What are the products when octane burns completely in air?
🟦 A. CO₂ and water
🟩 B. Petroleum
🟪 C. Natural gas
🟨 D. All of them
5️⃣4️⃣ Which compound on combustion never forms soot?
🟦 A. Ethanol
🟩 B. Carbon monoxide
🟪 C. Ethene
🟨 D. Methane
5️⃣5️⃣ Organic compounds are soluble in:
🟦 A. Alkalis
🟩 B. Polar solvents
🟪 C. Non-polar solvents
🟨 D. Water
5️⃣6️⃣ Which reagent is used to synthesize methane in the laboratory using a Ni catalyst at high temperature and moderate pressure?
🟦 A. CO and H₂
🟩 B. CO₂ and H₂
🟪 C. CO and H₂O
🟨 D. CO₂ and H₂O
5️⃣7️⃣ The general formula of starch is:
🟦 A. (CH₂O)n
🟩 B. (C₆H₁₀O₅)n
🟪 C. (C₆H₁₂O₆)n
🟨 D. (C₄H₆O₂)n
5️⃣8️⃣ The characteristic reactions of alkenes are:
🟦 A. Polymerization
🟩 B. Addition
🟪 C. Substitution
🟨 D. Elimination
5️⃣9️⃣ Hydrocarbon which is liquid at room temperature is:
🟦 A. Hexane
🟩 B. Butane
🟪 C. Ethane
🟨 D. Propane
6️⃣0️⃣ Which molecule has a tetrahedral shape?
🟦 A. CH₂=CH₂
🟩 B. CH₃-CH₃
🟪 C. CH≡CH
🟨 D. None
6️⃣1️⃣ Which process increases the octane number of gasoline by converting straight-chain to branched-chain hydrocarbons?
🟦 A. Cracking
🟩 B. Reforming
🟪 C. Refining
🟨 D. Distillation
6️⃣2️⃣ The main source of alkanes is:
🟦 A. Coal gas
🟩 B. Petroleum
🟪 C. Coal tar
🟨 D. Natural gas
6️⃣3️⃣ Coal is primarily a source of:
🟦 A. Alkanes
🟩 B. Aromatic hydrocarbons
🟪 C. Fatty acids
🟨 D. Proteins
6️⃣4️⃣ Which of the following is a biopolymer?
🟦 A. Nylon-6
🟩 B. Polyester
🟪 C. Cellulose
🟨 D. Bakelite
6️⃣5️⃣ Each carbon atom in C₆₀ is:
🟦 A. sp hybridized
🟩 B. sp² hybridized
🟪 C. sp³ hybridized
🟨 D. Unhybridized
6️⃣6️⃣ Which of the following is an example of total synthesis?
🟦 A. Converting cholesterol to cortisone
🟩 B. Preparing urea from ammonium cyanate
🟪 C. Converting morphine to codeine
🟨 D. Preparing aspirin from salicylic acid
6️⃣7️⃣ Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding alicyclic compounds?
🟦 A. Contains rings of three or more carbons
🟩 B. Resemble aliphatic compounds
🟪 C. Pyrrole is their example
🟨 D. Obey the general formula of alkenes or alkynes
6️⃣8️⃣ Which one of the following pair of functional groups is not an oxygen-containing functional group?
🟦 A. Aldehydic and ketonic group
🟩 B. Carboxyl and ester group
🟪 C. Hydroxylic and amino group
🟨 D. Amide and acid halide group
6️⃣9️⃣ Which one of the following properties is not the same for all the members of a homologous series?
🟦 A. Chemical behaviour
🟩 B. General formula and functional group
🟪 C. Methods of preparation
🟨 D. Physical properties
7️⃣0️⃣ Methane is used as a fuel. What property is essential for this use?
🟦 A. It is a gas
🟩 B. It burns exothermically
🟪 C. It has a low boiling point
🟨 D. It is odourless
7️⃣1️⃣ Pentyl group (C₅H₁₁–) has:
🟦 A. 8 isomers
🟩 B. 6 isomers
🟪 C. 12 isomers
🟨 D. 4 isomers
7️⃣2️⃣ Pentyl group (C₅H₁₁–) has the following 8 isomers. The number of primary, secondary, and tertiary isomers are respectively:
🟦 A. 4, 3, 1
🟩 B. 3, 4, 1
🟪 C. 2, 4, 2
🟨 D. 1, 4, 3
7️⃣3️⃣ Tert-butyl group is also called:
🟦 A. Neo-butyl
🟩 B. Sec-butyl
🟪 C. N-butyl
🟨 D. Iso-butyl
7️⃣4️⃣ The general formula of acid amides is:
🟦 A. CₙH₂ₙ₊₁…CONH₂
🟩 B. CₙH₂ₙ₊₁…NH₂
🟪 C. CₙH₂ₙ₊₁…CONHR
🟨 D. None of them
7️⃣5️⃣ The general formula of thioether is:
🟦 A. CₙH₂ₙ₊₁…SR
🟩 B. CₙH₂ₙ₊₁…OR
🟪 C. CₙH₂ₙ₊₁…SOR
🟨 D. None of these
7️⃣6️⃣ Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons have benzene rings:
🟦 A. Two
🟩 B. Two condensed rings
🟪 C. More than one ring
🟨 D. One
7️⃣7️⃣ Iso-pentyl and iso-amyl pentyl groups are examples of:
🟦 A. Primary groups
🟩 B. Secondary groups
🟪 C. Tertiary groups
🟨 D. None of them
7️⃣8️⃣ Aromatic hydrocarbons characterized by a cyclic arrangement of carbon atoms in the form of a hexagonal ring of six carbon atoms connected by alternating double bonds called benzene ring generally follow the:
🟦 A. Hückel rule
🟩 B. (4n+2π electrons) rule
🟪 C. Both of them
🟨 D. None of them
7️⃣9️⃣ Which one is the imino group?
🟦 A. >C=N–H
🟩 B. >C=NH
🟪 C. >C=N–R
🟨 D. –C≡N
8️⃣0️⃣ Which one is the acid amide group?
🟦 A. C–NH₂
🟩 B. C(=O)–NH₂
🟪 C. C(=O)–NR
🟨 D. None of these
8️⃣1️⃣ Which one is the nitrile group?
🟦 A. C=N–H
🟩 B. C=NH
🟪 C. C≡N
🟨 D. C≡N–R
8️⃣2️⃣ Which one is called biphenyl?
🟦 A.
🟩 B.
🟪 C.
🟨 D. None of them
8️⃣3️⃣ Which one is called diphenylmethane?
🟦 A.
🟩 B.
🟪 C.
🟨 D. None of them
8️⃣4️⃣ Monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons have benzene rings:
🟦 A. Two isolated rings
🟩 B. Two condensed rings
🟪 C. Two
🟨 D. One
8️⃣5️⃣ The formula of ortho-xylene is:
🟦 A.
🟩 B.
🟪 C.
🟨 D. None of them
8️⃣6️⃣ The formula of meta-xylene is:
🟦 A.
🟩 B.
🟪 C.
🟨 D. None of them
8️⃣7️⃣ The formula of para-xylene is:
🟦 A.
🟩 B.
🟪 C.
🟨 D. None of them
8️⃣8️⃣ The formula of benzotrichloride is:
🟦 A.
🟩 B.
🟪 C.
🟨 D. None of them
8️⃣9️⃣ The formula of benzyl chloride is:
🟦 A.
🟩 B.
🟪 C.
🟨 D. None of them
9️⃣0️⃣ The formula of benzal chloride is:
🟦 A.
🟩 B.
🟪 C.
🟨 D. None of them
9️⃣1️⃣. 
It is called ?
🟦 A. Alkylbenzene
🟩 B. Acylbenzene
🟪 C. Benzoylbenzene
🟨 D. Vinylbenzene
9️⃣2️⃣. –C≡C– is the functional group of?
🟦 A. Alkanes
🟩 B. Alkenes
🟪 C. Alkynes
🟨 D. Benzene
9️⃣3️⃣. How many secondary carbon atoms does methylcyclopropane have?
🟦 A. One
🟩 B. Two
🟪 C. Three
🟨 D. None
9️⃣4️⃣. Compound having open chain is:
🟦 A. Pentane
🟩 B. Isopentane
🟪 C. Neopentane
🟨 D. All of them
9️⃣5️⃣. Which is an acyclic compound?
🟦 A. Methane
🟩 B. Benzene
🟪 C. Pyrrole
🟨 D. Cyclobutane
9️⃣6️⃣. The total number of secondary H-atoms in this structure (CH₃)₂CHCH₂C₂H₅ are:
🟦 A. 1
🟩 B. 4
🟪 C. 3
🟨 D. 2
9️⃣7️⃣. Carbon free radicals are:
🟦 A. Diamagnetic
🟩 B. Paramagnetic
🟪 C. Ferromagnetic
🟨 D. Non-magnetic
9️⃣8️⃣. Which one of the following compounds is heterocyclic?
🟦 A. Aniline
🟩 B. Anthracene
🟪 C. Pyridine
🟨 D. Phenol
9️⃣9️⃣. Which of the following radicals are bivalent?
🟦 A. Ethylidene
🟩 B. Vinylidene
🟪 C. Benzyl
🟨 D. Methylidyne
(a) A, D
(b) A, B, D
(c) A, B
(d) A, B, C
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣. The formula of aniline is:
🟦 A. C₆H₅
🟩 B. C₆H₅–NH–C₆H₅
🟪 C. C₆H₅–NH₂
🟨 D. C₆H₅–NO₂
1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣. Which of the following pairs of homologous series is represented by the general molecular formula CₙH₂ₙ₋₂?
🟦 A. Alkene & alkyne
🟩 B. Alkyne and alkadiyne
🟪 C. Alkane & alkadiene
🟨 D. Alkyne & alkadiene
1️⃣02️⃣. The general formula of cycloalkene is:
🟦 A. CₙH₂ₙ
🟩 B. CₙH₂ₙ+₂
🟪 C. CₙH₂ₙ-₁
🟨 D. CₙH₂ₙ₋₂
1️⃣0️⃣3️⃣. The formula of cyclopropane is:
🟦 A. C₃H₈
🟩 B. C₃H₄
🟪 C. C₃H₅
🟨 D. C₃H₆
1️⃣0️⃣4️⃣. The formula of cyclopropene is:
🟦 A. C₃H₈
🟩 B. C₃H₄
🟪 C. C₃H₅
🟨 D. C₃H₆
1️⃣0️⃣5️⃣. The compound in which two alkyl groups are attached to the carbonyl group is called:
🟦 A. Alcohol
🟩 B. Aldehyde
🟪 C. Ketone
🟨 D. Ether
1️⃣0️⃣6️⃣. Carbonyl group is present in:
🟦 A. Aldehyde
🟩 B. Ketone
🟪 C. Alcohols
🟨 D. both a and b
1️⃣0️⃣7️⃣. The chemical formula of urea is:
🟦 A. (NH₄)₂CO
🟩 B. (NH₂)₄C
🟪 C. (NH₄)₂CO₃
🟨 D. (NH₂)₂CO
1️⃣0️⃣8️⃣. Urea belongs to which class of compounds?
🟦 A. Imides
🟩 B. Carboxylic acid
🟪 C. Amides
🟨 D. Amines
1️⃣0️⃣9️⃣. In t-butyl alcohol, the tertiary carbon is bonded to:
🟦 A. 3 hydrogen atoms
🟩 B. 2 hydrogen atoms
🟪 C. One hydrogen atom
🟨 D. No hydrogen atom
1️⃣1️⃣0️⃣. In t-butyl alcohol, the tertiary carbon is bonded to:
🟦 A. One carbon atom
🟩 B. Two carbon atoms
🟪 C. Three carbon atoms
🟨 D. No carbon atom
1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣. IUPAC name of iso-octane is:
🟦 A. 2,4,4-trimethylpentane
🟩 B. 2,2,4-trimethylpentane
🟪 C. 2,2,4-trimethylhexane
🟨 D. 2,2,4-trimethyloctane
1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣. Pyridine belongs to which class of organic compounds?
🟦 A. Heterocyclic
🟩 B. Alicyclic
🟪 C. Hydrocarbon
🟨 D. Homocyclic
1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣. Ether functional group can be represented as:
🟦 A. –OH
🟩 B. R–CO–R
🟪 C. R–O–R
🟨 D. R–CO–O–CO–R
1️⃣1️⃣4️⃣. A single atom or group of atoms which imparts characteristic properties to a compound is called:
🟦 A. Radical
🟩 B. Functional group
🟪 C. Ion
🟨 D. Free radical
1️⃣1️⃣5️⃣. Hydrocarbons which burn with smoky flame are called:
🟦 A. Aliphatic
🟩 B. Aromatic
🟪 C. Alicyclic
🟨 D. Acyclic
1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣. Which of the following is an amide?
🟦 A. R–NH₂
🟩 B. RCONH₂
🟪 C. R–NH–R
🟨 D. C₆H₅NH₂
1️⃣1️⃣7️⃣. Homologues of alkanes differ from each other by:
🟦 A. Methylidene group
🟩 B. Methyldiyne group
🟪 C. Ethylidiene group
🟨 D. Ethylidyne group
1️⃣1️⃣8️⃣. Which is not a heterocyclic compound?
🟦 A. Furan
🟩 B. Pyrrole
🟪 C. Aniline
🟨 D. Thiophene
1️⃣1️⃣9️⃣. Which of the following is an aromatic compound?
🟦 A. Aniline
🟩 B. Cyclobutane
🟪 C. Cyclohexanol
🟨 D. Neopentane
1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣. Which of the following is the structure of isobutyl alkyl radical?
🟦 A.
🟩 B.
🟪 C.
🟨 D.
1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣. When hydrogen is removed from alkane, the product obtained has the general formula:
🟦 A. CₙH₂ₙ+₂
🟩 B. CₙH₂ₙ₋₂
🟪 C. CₙH₂ₙ+₁
🟨 D. CₙH₂ₙ₋₁
1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣. When organic compounds contain more than one functional group, it is known as:
🟦 A. Polymer
🟩 B. Polyfunctional
🟪 C. Isomers
🟨 D. Derivatives
1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣. Which of the following is functional group of ester?
🟦 A. ‒COOH
🟩 B. ‒CHO
🟪 C. ‒COOR
🟨 D. ‒COR
1️⃣2️⃣4️⃣. The compound in which two alkyl groups are attached to carbonyl group is called:
🟦 A. Ketone
🟩 B. Ether
🟪 C. Aldehyde
🟨 D. Esters
1️⃣2️⃣5️⃣. Carbonyl group is present in:
🟦 A. Aldehyde
🟩 B. Ketone
🟪 C. Alcohols
🟨 D. Both A and B
1️⃣2️⃣6️⃣. Which of the following alkanes contains primary, secondary, tertiary & quaternary carbon atom together?
🟦 A. (CH₃)₃CH
🟩 B. (C₂H₅)₃CH
🟪 C. (CH₃)₃CCH₂CH(CH₃)₂
🟨 D. (CH₃)₄C
1️⃣2️⃣7️⃣. The presence of pi bond in a molecule is the sign of:
🟦 A. Unsaturation
🟩 B. Inertness
🟪 C. Stability
🟨 D. Saturation
1️⃣2️⃣8️⃣. Which one of the following is NOT a heterocyclic compound?
🟦 A. Thiophene
🟩 B. Anthracene
🟪 C. Quinolone
🟨 D. Furan
1️⃣2️⃣9️⃣. Which one of the following compounds is heterocyclic?
🟦 A. Anthracene
🟩 B. Phenol
🟪 C. Furan
🟨 D. Aniline
1️⃣3️⃣0️⃣. The formula of aniline is:
🟦 A. C₆H₅-NH-C₆H₅
🟩 B. C₆H₅
🟪 C. C₆H₅-NH₂
🟨 D. C₆H₅-CO-C₆H₅
1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣. Number of primary carbon atoms in the given compound is:
🟦 A. 5
🟩 B. 6
🟪 C. 4
🟨 D. 2
1️⃣3️⃣2️⃣. How many quaternary hydrogen is possible in alkane?
🟦 A. 1
🟩 B. 2
🟪 C. 3
🟨 D. 0
1️⃣3️⃣3️⃣. Which one of the following is the correct structural formula of toluene?
🟦 A.
🟩 B.
🟪 C.
🟨 D.
1️⃣3️⃣4️⃣. The formula of cyclobutene is:
🟦 A. C₄H₈
🟩 B. C₄H₄
🟪 C. C₄H₅
🟨 D. C₄H₆
1️⃣3️⃣5️⃣. The number of hydrogen atoms in an alkene with 'n' carbon atoms is:
🟦 A. ‘n’
🟩 B. ‘2n-2’
🟪 C. ‘2n’
🟨 D. None of them
1️⃣3️⃣6️⃣. The general formula of arenes is:
🟦 A. CₙH₂ₙ₊₆ₘ
🟩 B. CₙH₂ₙ-₃ₘ
🟪 C. CₙH₂ₙ₋₆
🟨 D. CₙH₂ₙ₋₆ₘ
1️⃣3️⃣7️⃣. CₙH₂ₙ is the general formula of:
🟦 A. Cycloalkanes
🟩 B. Alkenes
🟪 C. Alkynes
🟨 D. Both A and B
1️⃣3️⃣8️⃣. Alkanes containing carbons C-18 onwards are:
🟦 A. Gases
🟩 B. Liquids
🟪 C. Waxy solids
🟨 D. Solids
1️⃣3️⃣9️⃣. Alkanes are soluble in all except:
🟦 A. Benzene
🟩 B. Carbon tetrachloride
🟪 C. Water
🟨 D. Ether
1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣. The property of an alkane which does NOT increase with increase in molar mass:
🟦 A. Boiling point
🟩 B. Melting point
🟪 C. Density
🟨 D. Solubility
Answer Key & Detailed Explanations 🔑📚: Unraveling the Mysteries of Organic Chemistry MCQs
1️⃣ 🟨 D (Amide)
Explanation: Amides contain a nitrogen atom as part of their structure.
2️⃣ 🟪 C (Alicyclic)
Explanation: A closed chain hydrocarbon with alternate double bonds is called an alicyclic compound.
3️⃣ 🟩 B (Ammonia liquor)
Explanation: Destructive distillation of coal produces ammonia liquor along with coke, coal tar, and coal gas.
4️⃣ 🟨 D (Anthracite)
Explanation: Anthracite is the hardest and highest-ranked coal, formed from high-pressure and heat.
5️⃣ 🟩 B (CₙH₂ₙ+₂O)
Explanation: Alcohols follow the general formula CₙH₂ₙ+₂O, where "n" is the number of carbon atoms.
6️⃣ 🟪 C (12 and 20)
Explanation: C₆₀ (Buckminsterfullerene) contains 12 five-membered rings and 20 six-membered rings.
7️⃣ 🟩 B (CH₃-OCH₃ & C₂H₅OH)
Explanation: These compounds represent structural isomerism (same molecular formula, different structures).
8️⃣ 🟦 A (Reforming)
Explanation: Reforming is a process that helps reduce engine knocking by increasing the octane number of gasoline.
9️⃣ 🟦 A (CH₄)
Explanation: Methane (CH₄) is the chief constituent of natural gas.
🔟 🟨 D (Ammonium cyanate)
Explanation: Urea was first synthesized by Friedrich Wöhler from ammonium cyanate in 1828, disproving vitalism.
1️⃣1️⃣ 🟪 C (All carbon compounds)
Explanation: Organic chemistry is the study of covalent compounds of carbon, usually containing hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens, and includes all carbon compounds.
1️⃣2️⃣ 🟪 C (Ammonium cyanate)
Explanation: Urea was first synthesized by Wöhler by boiling ammonium cyanate with water, proving that organic compounds could be synthesized from inorganic materials.
1️⃣3️⃣ 🟩 B (Ammonium cyanate)
Explanation: The first organic compound, urea, was synthesized by Wöhler from ammonium cyanate, which was obtained through a double decomposition reaction.
1️⃣4️⃣ 🟨 D (Urea)
Explanation: Urea was the first organic compound prepared in the laboratory by Friedrich Wöhler in 1828, challenging the vital force theory.
1️⃣5️⃣ 🟨 D (Si)
Explanation: Organic compounds typically contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and halogens, but silicon (Si) is not a part of standard organic compounds.
1️⃣6️⃣ 🟨 D (Both A & B)
Explanation: According to the vital force theory, organic compounds could only be synthesized by living organisms such as animals and plants.
1️⃣7️⃣ 🟪 C (NH₂)₂CO
Explanation: The chemical formula for urea is (NH₂)₂CO, also called carbonyl diamide.
1️⃣8️⃣ 🟪 C (Friedrich Wöhler)
Explanation: Friedrich Wöhler synthesized urea from ammonium cyanate in 1828, which is regarded as the first organic compound synthesized in the lab.
1️⃣9️⃣ 🟩 B (Scientists of the 20th century)
Explanation: The vital force theory was rejected after Wöhler synthesized urea from inorganic compounds, and this rejection became widespread in the 20th century.
2️⃣0️⃣ 🟨 D (None of these)
Explanation: KCN, CS₂, and NH₄OCN are inorganic compounds. Metallic cyanides, carbon disulfide, and cyanates are not considered organic compounds.
2️⃣1️⃣ 🟨 D (None of these)
Explanation: Metallic cyanides, carbon monoxide, and bicarbonates are inorganic compounds. All options listed are inorganic compounds.
2️⃣2️⃣ 🟨 D (Urea)
Explanation: Urea, (NH₂)₂CO, is an organic compound, while the others like CaCO₃ and NH₄CNO are inorganic compounds.
2️⃣3️⃣ 🟪 C (NH₄CNO)
Explanation: NH₄CNO (ammonium cyanate) is an inorganic salt. The other compounds are organic.
2️⃣4️⃣ 🟪 C (Life or living)
Explanation: The word "organic" comes from the Greek term "organikos," which means "life" or "living." It was historically associated with compounds derived from living organisms.
2️⃣5️⃣ 🟨 D (Lifeless)
Explanation: "Inorganic" refers to compounds that are not derived from living organisms. These compounds are "lifeless" in nature.
2️⃣6️⃣ 🟩 B (Berzelius)
Explanation: Jöns Jacob Berzelius is credited with laying the foundation of organic chemistry through his work on organic compounds and their properties.
2️⃣7️⃣ 🟪 C (Six)
Explanation: The diversity of organic compounds is vast, with millions of compounds falling under six major families: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, acids, and amides.
2️⃣8️⃣ 🟪 C (Wöhler)
Explanation: Friedrich Wöhler is known as the father of organic chemistry for his groundbreaking synthesis of urea from inorganic materials, challenging the vital force theory.
2️⃣9️⃣ 🟩 B (60)
Explanation: In Bucky balls (C₆₀), the smallest known molecule consists of 60 carbon atoms, forming a stable spherical structure.
3️⃣0️⃣ 🟦 A (One nanometer)
Explanation: Bucky balls (C₆₀) have a diameter of approximately 1 nanometer, making them important in nanotechnology.
3️⃣1️⃣ 🟦 A (2800°C)
Explanation: Bucky balls (C₆₀) have a high melting point of approximately 2800°C due to the strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms.
3️⃣2️⃣ 🟨 D (All of them)
Explanation: Cyanates, thiocyanates, and metal carbonyls are inorganic compounds. These compounds lack essential carbon bonding patterns seen in organic compounds and are studied in inorganic chemistry.
3️⃣3️⃣ 🟨 D (All of them)
Explanation: Carbides, cyanides, and carbonates are not organic compounds. They are inorganic compounds due to their lack of a C–C bond and differing properties from organic compounds.
3️⃣4️⃣ 🟦 A (CNS Stimulant)
Explanation: Caffeine, found in tea, cocoa, and coffee, acts as a stimulant for the central nervous system (CNS), increasing alertness and reducing fatigue.
3️⃣5️⃣ 🟩 B (Anti-inflammatory drug)
Explanation: Bromelain, obtained from pineapple, is used as an anti-inflammatory drug. It helps reduce swelling and inflammation.
3️⃣6️⃣ 🟪 C (Treatment of fragility)
Explanation: Rutin, obtained from citrus fruits like lemon, orange, and grapefruit, aids in the treatment of fragility (weakness of blood vessels) and helps with circulation.
3️⃣7️⃣ 🟦 A (Ethene)
Explanation: Ethene (also called ethylene) is a plant hormone used in the ripening process of fruits by accelerating their maturation.
3️⃣8️⃣ 🟦 A (Formalin)
Explanation: Formalin, a solution of formaldehyde in water, is used as a preservative for biological specimens to prevent decay and bacterial growth.
3️⃣9️⃣ 🟦 A (Ethylene glycol)
Explanation: Ethylene glycol is used in automobiles as an antifreeze and coolant due to its ability to lower the freezing point of water.
4️⃣0️⃣ 🟦 A (Phenol)
Explanation: Phenol is used as an antiseptic for disinfecting and preserving ink and other substances due to its antibacterial properties.
4️⃣1️⃣ 🟦 A (Acetone)
Explanation: Acetone is commonly used as a nail polish remover due to its ability to dissolve most types of nail polish.
4️⃣2️⃣ 🟦 A (Diethyl ether)
Explanation: Diethyl ether is historically used as an anesthetic, though its use has decreased due to its flammability and potential for explosive decomposition.
4️⃣3️⃣ 🟩 B (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Explanation: The condensation polymerization of terephthalic acid with ethylene glycol gives polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common polyester used in plastic bottles and textiles.
4️⃣4️⃣ 🟦 A (Dicarboxylic acid)
Explanation: Terephthalic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with two carboxyl groups (-COOH), used in the production of PET.
4️⃣5️⃣ 🟦 A (60 carbons)
Explanation: In 1985, Richard Smalley and Harry Kroto introduced a new allotropic form of carbon called fullerenes, specifically C₆₀, which consists of 60 carbon atoms.
4️⃣6️⃣ 🟦 A (Partial synthesis)
Explanation: The production of ibuprofen from cumene is an example of partial synthesis, where cumene undergoes chemical transformations to form ibuprofen.
4️⃣7️⃣ 🟦 A (Partial synthesis)
Explanation: Partial synthesis refers to synthesizing a complex molecule from a naturally occurring or partially synthesized intermediate.
4️⃣8️⃣ 🟪 C (Both of them)
Explanation: During the partial synthesis of ibuprofen, cumene undergoes oxidation and rearrangement reactions to form the final product.
4️⃣9️⃣ 🟦 A (Total synthesis)
Explanation: Total synthesis involves the stepwise construction of a complex molecule from simpler starting materials. This is commonly used in natural product synthesis.
5️⃣0️⃣ 🟦 A (Total synthesis)
Explanation: The preparation of paclitaxel (Taxol), an anti-cancer drug, is an example of total synthesis, which involves multiple chemical steps to construct the molecule from simpler building blocks.
5️⃣1️⃣ 🟦 A (Fermentation)
Explanation: Ethyl alcohol is commercially produced via fermentation, where yeast converts starchy materials into ethanol and carbon dioxide.
5️⃣2️⃣ 🟩 C (Fossil fuels)
Explanation: Plastics are made from petrochemicals derived from fossil fuels, leading to the depletion of these resources.
5️⃣3️⃣ 🟦 A (CO₂ and water)
Explanation: When octane (a component of petrol) burns completely in air, the products are carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).
5️⃣4️⃣ 🟪 C (Ethene)
Explanation: Ethene, when combusted, does not form soot because it undergoes complete combustion to produce CO₂ and H₂O.
5️⃣5️⃣ 🟪 C (Non-polar solvents)
Explanation: Organic compounds, which are typically non-polar, are soluble in non-polar solvents like benzene or hexane.
5️⃣6️⃣ 🟦 A (CO and H₂)
Explanation: Methane (CH₄) is synthesized in the lab by reacting carbon monoxide (CO) with hydrogen gas (H₂) in the presence of a nickel (Ni) catalyst.
5️⃣7️⃣ 🟩 B (C₆H₁₀O₅)n
Explanation: Starch is a polymer of glucose and its general formula is (C₆H₁₀O₅)n, where 'n' represents the number of glucose units in the polymer.
5️⃣8️⃣ 🟩 B (Addition)
Explanation: Alkenes undergo addition reactions due to the presence of a double bond, allowing them to add atoms or groups across the bond.
5️⃣9️⃣ 🟦 A (Hexane)
Explanation: Hexane, a six-carbon alkane, is a liquid at room temperature, while smaller alkanes like butane and propane are gases.
6️⃣0️⃣ 🟩 B (CH₃-CH₃)
Explanation: The molecule CH₃-CH₃ (ethane) has a tetrahedral shape due to the sp³ hybridization of the carbon atoms, leading to 109.5° bond angles.
6️⃣1️⃣ 🟩 B (Reforming)
Explanation: Reforming converts straight-chain alkanes (n-alkanes) into branched-chain alkanes (iso-alkanes) and aromatic hydrocarbons, which increases the octane number of gasoline.
6️⃣2️⃣ 🟩 B (Petroleum)
Explanation: Petroleum is the main source of alkanes, also known as paraffins, which are widely used in fuels like gasoline and diesel.
6️⃣3️⃣ 🟩 B (Aromatic hydrocarbons)
Explanation: Coal is rich in aromatic hydrocarbons, such as benzene, toluene, and xylene. Alkanes are mainly derived from petroleum.
6️⃣4️⃣ 🟪 C (Cellulose)
Explanation: Cellulose is a biopolymer made of glucose units, commonly found in plants. It is an example of a natural polymer, unlike synthetic polymers such as nylon and polyester.
6️⃣5️⃣ 🟩 B (sp² hybridized)
Explanation: In C₆₀ (buckminsterfullerene), each carbon atom forms three sigma bonds with other carbons and has one delocalized π-electron, similar to the bonding in graphite, which involves sp² hybridization.
6️⃣6️⃣ 🟩 B (Preparing urea from ammonium cyanate)
Explanation: Preparing urea from ammonium cyanate is an example of total synthesis, where a complex organic molecule is synthesized from simple inorganic materials.
6️⃣7️⃣ 🟪 C (Pyrrole is their example)
Explanation: Pyrrole is an aromatic compound containing nitrogen and is not alicyclic. Alicyclic compounds are non-aromatic compounds like cyclohexane and cyclopentane.
6️⃣8️⃣ 🟪 C (Hydroxylic and amino group)
Explanation: The hydroxylic group (–OH) contains oxygen, but the amino group (–NH₂) contains nitrogen, making this pair not exclusively oxygen-containing.
6️⃣9️⃣ 🟨 D (Physical properties)
Explanation: In a homologous series, while chemical behavior, general formula, and functional group are similar across the series, physical properties like boiling point and solubility vary due to the differences in molecular size and structure.
7️⃣0️⃣ 🟩 B (It burns exothermically)
Explanation: Methane is used as a fuel because it releases a large amount of energy (heat) when it burns, making it an efficient energy source. The combustion reaction is exothermic.
7️⃣1️⃣ 🟦 A (8 isomers)
Explanation: The pentyl group (C₅H₁₁–) has 8 isomers, which include both straight-chain and branched forms. There are 4 primary isomers, 3 secondary isomers, and 1 tertiary isomer.
7️⃣2️⃣ 🟦 A (4, 3, 1)
Explanation: The pentyl group (C₅H₁₁–) has 8 isomers:
4 primary isomers: n-pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, 3-methylbutyl
3 secondary isomers: sec-pentyl, 3-pentyl, 2-methylbutyl
1 tertiary isomer: tert-pentyl
7️⃣3️⃣ 🟦 A (Neo-butyl)
Explanation: The tert-butyl group is also known as the neo-butyl group. It is a type of branching where a tert-butyl group is attached to a carbon chain.
7️⃣4️⃣ 🟦 A (CₙH₂ₙ+₁CONH₂)
Explanation: The general formula for acid amides is CₙH₂ₙ+₁CONH₂. The structure includes a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to an amino group (–NH₂), forming an amide functional group.
7️⃣5️⃣ 🟦 A (CₙH₂ₙ+₁SR)
Explanation: Thioethers are analogous to ethers but contain sulfur instead of oxygen. The general formula for thioethers is CₙH₂ₙ+₁…SR, where R represents an alkyl group, and S represents sulfur.
7️⃣6️⃣ 🟪 C (More than one ring)
Explanation: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contain multiple benzene rings fused together. These compounds have more than one ring, such as in naphthalene, anthracene, etc.
7️⃣7️⃣ 🟦 A (Primary groups)
Explanation: Iso-pentyl and iso-amyl pentyl groups are examples of primary groups because they are derived from straight-chain hydrocarbons with one branching point.
7️⃣8️⃣ 🟪 C (Both of them)
Explanation: Aromatic hydrocarbons like benzene follow the Hückel rule and the (4n+2π electrons) rule. These rules dictate that aromatic compounds must have a planar structure with a cyclic arrangement of 4n+2 delocalized π-electrons (where n is a non-negative integer).
7️⃣9️⃣ 🟩 B (C=NH)
Explanation: The imino group is characterized by a C=NH double bond, where nitrogen is bonded to a hydrogen atom. It is similar to a carbonyl group (C=O), but with nitrogen replacing oxygen.
8️⃣0️⃣ 🟩 B (C=O–NH₂)
Explanation: The acid amide group has a C=O–NH₂ structure, which consists of a carbonyl group (C=O) attached to an amino group (–NH₂). This functional group is found in amides, which are derivatives of carboxylic acids.
8️⃣1️⃣ 🟪 C.
Explanation: The nitrile group is characterized by a carbon–nitrogen triple bond, represented as –C≡N.
8️⃣2️⃣ 🟦 A.
Explanation: Biphenyl is an organic compound with two benzene rings connected by a single bond, with the molecular formula (C₆H₅)₂.
8️⃣3️⃣ 🟦 B.
Explanation: Diphenylmethane consists of a methane molecule with two phenyl groups attached. Its formula is (C₆H₅)₂CH₂.
8️⃣4️⃣ 🟨 D.
Explanation: Monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons have only one benzene ring, like benzene itself. The term "monocyclic" refers to a single ring.
8️⃣5️⃣ 🟦 A.
Explanation: Ortho-xylene is 1,2-dimethylbenzene, one of the positional isomers of xylene.
8️⃣6️⃣ 🟩 B.
Explanation: Meta-xylene is 1,3-dimethylbenzene, another positional isomer of xylene.
8️⃣7️⃣ 🟪 C.
Explanation: Para-xylene is 1,4-dimethylbenzene, also a positional isomer of xylene.
8️⃣8️⃣ 🟪 C.
Explanation: Benzotrichloride (also known as α,α,α-trichlorotoluene) has the formula C₆H₅CCl₃.
8️⃣9️⃣ 🟦 A.
Explanation: Benzyl chloride (also known as chloromethylbenzene) has the formula C₆H₅CH₂Cl.
9️⃣0️⃣ 🟩 B.
Explanation: Benzal chloride has the formula C₆H₅CHCl₂.
9️⃣1️⃣ 🟩 B. Acylbenzene
Explanation: Acylbenzene refers to a compound with the formula C₆H₅CO– (benzene ring attached to a carbonyl group).
9️⃣2️⃣ 🟪 C. Alkynes
Explanation: –C≡C– represents a triple bond, which is the characteristic functional group of alkynes.
9️⃣3️⃣ 🟪 C. Three
Explanation: Methylcyclopropane has two secondary carbon atoms, one primary carbon atom, and one tertiary carbon atom.
9️⃣4️⃣ 🟨 D. All of them
Explanation: Pentane, isopentane, and neopentane are all open-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons.
9️⃣5️⃣ 🟦 A. Methane
Explanation: Methane is the simplest acyclic (open-chain) compound, meaning it is not cyclic.
9️⃣6️⃣🟩 B. 4
Explanation: In (CH₃)₂CHCH₂C₂H₅, there are four secondary hydrogen atoms attached to secondary carbons.
9️⃣7️⃣ 🟩 B. Paramagnetic
Explanation: Carbon free radicals are paramagnetic due to the presence of an unpaired electron.
9️⃣8️⃣ 🟪 C. Pyridine
Explanation: Pyridine is a heterocyclic compound because it contains a nitrogen atom in its ring structure.
9️⃣9️⃣ 🟨 C. A, B
Explanation: Ethylidene and Vinylidene are bivalent radicals, while Benzyl is univalent and Methylidyne is trivalent.
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ 🟪 C. C₆H₅–NH₂
Explanation: Aniline is aminobenzene with the formula C₆H₅–NH₂.
1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ 🟨 D. Alkyne & alkadiene
Explanation: Both alkynes and alkadienes follow the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₋₂. Example: 1-Pentyne (C₅H₈) and 1,4-pentadiene (C₅H₈).
1️⃣0️⃣2️⃣ 🟨 D. CₙH₂ₙ₋₂
Explanation: Cycloalkenes have the same general formula as alkynes, CₙH₂ₙ₋₂, as they are ring-chain isomers.
1️⃣0️⃣3️⃣ 🟨 D. C₃H₆
Explanation: Cyclopropane is a cycloalkane with 3 carbon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms, so its formula is C₃H₆.
1️⃣0️⃣4️⃣ 🟩 B. C₃H₄
Explanation: Cyclopropene is a cycloalkene with 3 carbon atoms and 4 hydrogen atoms, giving the formula C₃H₄.
1️⃣0️⃣5️⃣ 🟪 C. Ketone
Explanation: A ketone has two alkyl groups attached to the carbonyl group (C=O).
1️⃣0️⃣6️⃣ 🟨 D. both a and b
Explanation: Both aldehydes and ketones contain a carbonyl group (C=O).
1️⃣0️⃣7️⃣ 🟨 D. (NH₂)₂CO
Explanation: The chemical formula of urea is (NH₂)₂CO.
1️⃣0️⃣8️⃣ 🟪 C. Amides
Explanation: Urea belongs to the class of compounds called amides.
1️⃣0️⃣9️⃣ 🟨 D. No hydrogen atom
Explanation: The tertiary carbon in t-butyl alcohol is bonded to no hydrogen atoms, but instead to three other carbon atoms.
1️⃣1️⃣0️⃣ 🟪 C. Three carbon atoms
Explanation: The tertiary carbon in t-butyl alcohol is bonded to three carbon atoms (not hydrogen).
1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ 🟩 B. 2,2,4-trimethylpentane
Explanation: The IUPAC name of iso-octane is 2,2,4-trimethylpentane.
1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ 🟦 A. Heterocyclic
1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣ 🟪 C. R–O–R
Explanation: The ether functional group consists of a bivalent oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups: R–O–R.
1️⃣1️⃣4️⃣ 🟩 B. Functional group
Explanation: A functional group is a group of atoms that imparts characteristic properties to a compound.
1️⃣1️⃣5️⃣ 🟩 B. Aromatic
Explanation: Aromatic hydrocarbons burn with a smoky flame due to their high carbon content.
1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣ 🟩 B. RCONH₂
Explanation: Amides have the functional group −CONH₂.
1️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ 🟦 A. Methylidene group
Explanation: Homologues of alkanes differ by the methylidene group (-CH₂-).
1️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ 🟪 C. Aniline
Explanation: Aniline is an aromatic compound, not heterocyclic.
1️⃣1️⃣9️⃣ 🟦 A. Aniline
Explanation: Aniline is an aromatic compound because it contains a benzene ring.
1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ 🟨 D. (Correct structure of isobutyl alkyl radical)
Explanation: The isobutyl alkyl radical contains isopropyl groups at the end of the chain.
1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ 🟪 C. CₙH₂ₙ₊₁
Explanation: When one hydrogen is removed from an alkane, the resulting product has the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁, as one hydrogen atom is removed.
1️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ 🟩 B. Polyfunctional
Explanation: Organic compounds with more than one functional group are called polyfunctional compounds.
1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ 🟪 C. ‒COOR
Explanation: The ester functional group is represented by ‒COOR, where R is an alkyl group.
1️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ 🟦 A. Ketone
Explanation: A ketone contains a carbonyl group bonded to two alkyl groups.
1️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ 🟨 D. Both A and B
Explanation: Both aldehydes and ketones contain the carbonyl group (C=O).
1️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ 🟪 C. (CH₃)₃CCH₂CH(CH₃)₂
Explanation: This compound contains primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary carbon atoms.
1️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ 🟦 A. Unsaturation
Explanation: The presence of a pi bond indicates unsaturation in the molecule. It shows that the molecule is not fully saturated with hydrogen.
1️⃣2️⃣8️⃣ 🟩 B. Anthracene
Explanation: Anthracene is a homocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, not a heterocyclic compound.
1️⃣2️⃣9️⃣ 🟪 C. Furan
Explanation: Furan is a heterocyclic compound, containing an oxygen atom in the ring.
1️⃣3️⃣0️⃣ 🟪 C. C₆H₅-NH₂
Explanation: Aniline is aminobenzene with the formula C₆H₅5-NH₂.
1️⃣3️⃣1️⃣ 🟩 B. 6
Explanation: A primary carbon is a carbon atom bonded to only one other carbon. In the given compound, there are six terminal primary carbons (attached to one other carbon atom).
1️⃣3️⃣2️⃣ 🟨 D. 0
Explanation: Quaternary hydrogen is not possible because a quaternary carbon is bonded to four other carbon atoms and has no hydrogen attached.
1️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ 🟦 A. Correct structural formula of toluene
Explanation: Toluene is methylbenzene, with the structural formula C₆H₅CH₃.
Explanation: Cyclobutene is a four-membered ring compound with one double bond, and it has the formula C₄H₈.
1️⃣3️⃣5️⃣🟪 C. 2n
Explanation: The general formula for alkenes is CₙH₂ₙ, so an alkene with 'n' carbon atoms will have 2n hydrogen atoms.
1️⃣3️⃣6️⃣ 🟪 C. CₙH₂ₙ₋₆
Explanation: The general formula of monocyclic arenes (like benzene and toluene) is CₙH₂ₙ₋₆.
1️⃣3️⃣7️⃣ 🟨 D. Both A and B
Explanation: Both cycloalkanes and alkenes have the general formula CₙH₂ₙ.
1️⃣3️⃣8️⃣ 🟪 C. Waxy solids
Explanation: Alkanes containing 18 or more carbon atoms are typically waxy solids at room temperature.
1️⃣3️⃣9️⃣ 🟪 C. Water
Explanation: Alkanes are non-polar and thus not soluble in water, but they are soluble in non-polar solvents like benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and ether.
1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣ 🟨 D. Solubility
Explanation: The solubility of alkanes in water decreases as the molar mass increases, whereas boiling point, melting point, and density generally increase with increasing molar mass.
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