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Quiz about Alkanes Cycloalkanes  Derivatives
Quiz about Alkanes Cycloalkanes  Derivatives

Alkanes, Cycloalkanes, & Derivatives Quiz


This is a basic introduction to alkanes in organic chemistry. This may seem a bit dry, but real chemists should enjoy it. How well do you know your hydrocarbons?

A multiple-choice quiz by scottycan. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
scottycan
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
181,940
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Alkanes contain hydrogen and carbon atoms with which of the following bonds connecting the carbon atoms together? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Hydrocarbons containing triple bonds are called _________. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. (CH3)3CCH2CH3 is named what, according to IUPACs naming system? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. C5H12 has how many constitutional isomers? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Using IUPAC naming, what is the name for the molecule having a methyl (CH3) group attached to an 8-carbon alkane ring? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A primary carbon atom is bonded to only 1 other carbon atom. What is a carbon atom bonded to 4 other carbon atoms called? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Alkanes are ________ compounds and they do not dissolve in _____ compounds, such as _____. Alkanes are said to be __________. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following would be most likely to react with methane? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The waxy coating of leaves for many plants are alkanes.


Question 10 of 10
10. Haloalkanes, or alkyl halides, are compounds in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by an halogen atom. Therefore the functional group is a halogen atom bonded to what type of hybridized carbon atom? Hint



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1. Alkanes contain hydrogen and carbon atoms with which of the following bonds connecting the carbon atoms together?

Answer: Single

Alkanes are given the name alkanes due to the fact that they only contain single bonds. Compounds containing double bonds between carbon atoms are known as alkenes.
2. Hydrocarbons containing triple bonds are called _________.

Answer: alkynes

Acetylene torches use the most basic alkyne, ethyne. This is more commonly known as, you guessed it, acetylene. It has the formula C2H2.
3. (CH3)3CCH2CH3 is named what, according to IUPACs naming system?

Answer: 2,2-dimethylbutane

When naming a compound, find the longest carbon chain possible. Here it consists of 4 carbons. Then number the carbons of the chain according to where the branched groups are attached giving the lowest number carbon. Since the longest chain has 4 carbon atoms, the 2 methyl groups are found on the 2nd or 3rd carbon depending on numbering. Since 2 is lower than 3, the name is determined.
4. C5H12 has how many constitutional isomers?

Answer: 3

Isomers that differ in the order in which the atoms are connected are known as constitutional isomers. This particular compound has 3: pentane; 2,2-dimethylpropane; & 2-methylbutane. It helps to sketch them out so you do not count more than one isomer.
5. Using IUPAC naming, what is the name for the molecule having a methyl (CH3) group attached to an 8-carbon alkane ring?

Answer: methylcyclooctane

An alkane ring with 8 carbons has no double bonds and has the name cyclooctane. Since adding a methyl group automatically gives that carbon of the ring connected to it the number 1 position, we get methylcyclooctane. If there were more than one group attached to the ring, the name would change dramatically. Cyclooctanol is an alcohol, cyclooctene is an alkene, and boric acid is good for getting rid of pavement ants!
6. A primary carbon atom is bonded to only 1 other carbon atom. What is a carbon atom bonded to 4 other carbon atoms called?

Answer: Quaternary

A carbon atom bonded to 2 carbon atoms is secondary and 3 carbon atoms tertiary. Carbon does not make more than 4 bonds. Polyorganic is just a cool word I made up.
7. Alkanes are ________ compounds and they do not dissolve in _____ compounds, such as _____. Alkanes are said to be __________.

Answer: non-polar; polar; water; hydrophobic

Non-polar compounds dissolve in like, as do polar compounds. Water is highly polar, benzene is non-polar and alkanes are non-polar. Therefore, alkanes will dissolve in benzene and not water. Hydrophobic literally means to be afraid of water and this describes alkanes very well.
8. Which of the following would be most likely to react with methane?

Answer: Cl2

Alkanes are not highly reactive but do undergo halogenation reactions. Methane, CH4, will react with chlorine gas, Cl2 (with heat or light), to produce chloromethane, CH3Cl, and hydrochloric acid, HCl. Chloromethane can then undergo halogenation, and so forth. Benzene, C6H6, methanol, CH3OH, and acetone, (CH3)2CO do not react with methane.
9. The waxy coating of leaves for many plants are alkanes.

Answer: True

This coating is believed to prevent the plants from losing water. One alkane, hentriacontane, CH3(CH2)29CH3, is 1 component of the leaf wax of tobacco plants and is also found in beeswax.
10. Haloalkanes, or alkyl halides, are compounds in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by an halogen atom. Therefore the functional group is a halogen atom bonded to what type of hybridized carbon atom?

Answer: sp3

When a carbon is bonded to 4 atoms via single bonds, as in an alkane or haloalkane, the s orbital and 3 p orbitals of the carbon hybridize to form new atomic orbitals which overlap with the orbitals of the other atoms. An sp hybridized carbon only has the s orbital and 1 p orbital hybridized and thus has a triple bond. An sp2 hybridized carbon only has the s orbital and 2 p orbitals hybridized and thus has a double bond. An sp4 hybridized carbon does not exist since carbon only makes 4 bonds. I hope you enjoyed this quiz and thanks for playing.
Source: Author scottycan

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