Homologous Series of Organic Molecules Quiz | A-Level Chemistry CIE

Welcome to the Quiz!

This quiz contains 8 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.

What is the general formula for alkenes?

C_nH_2n

C_nH_2n+2O

C_nH_2n-2

C_nH_2n+2

Calculate the molecular formula of an alkane with 8 carbon atoms.

C₈H₈

C₈H₁₄

C₈H₁₆

C₈H₁₈

Which of the following is the molecular formula of an alcohol with 3 carbon atoms?

C₃H₁₀O

C₃H₄O

C₃H₆O

C₃H₈O

Which of the following is an example of a ketone?

propanol

propanone

propene

propane

Which of the following is NOT an example of a halogenoalkane?

chloroethane

bromoethane

ethanol

fluoroethane

Which of the following describes a saturated compound?

contains only single bonds between carbon atoms

contains a functional group

contains aromatic rings

contains double or triple bonds between carbon atoms

Which of the following is the correct molecular formula for an alkane with 6 carbon atoms?

C₆H₆

C₆H₁₂

C₆H₁₄

C₆H₁₀

Describe the three distinctive characteristics of a homologous series.