Organic Chemistry Quiz | A-Level Chemistry OCR

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This quiz contains 10 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.

What is the general formula for alkenes?

C_nH_2n-2

C_nH_2n+2

C_nH_2n

C_nH_2n+2O

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

C₈H₁₈

C₈H₁₄

C₈H₈

C₈H₁₆

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?

propane

propanol

propene

propanone

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

fluoroethane

ethanol

bromoethane

chloroethane

Which of the following is NOT a type of carbon skeleton in organic compounds?

alicyclic

aliphatic

alcoholic

aromatic

Which of the following describes a saturated compound?

contains double or triple bonds between carbon atoms

contains only single bonds between carbon atoms

contains a functional group

contains aromatic rings

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

C₆H₆

C₆H₁₂

C₆H₁₀

C₆H₁₄

Describe the three distinctive characteristics of a homologous series.

Explain the difference between aromatic and aliphatic carbon skeletons in organic compounds.