Question 1

The common name of CH3 - CH₂ - O - CH₂ - CH3 is

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A)   dimethyl ether.
B)   diethyl ether.
C)   2-etherbutane.
D)   butyl ether.
E)   dibutyl ether.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Thiols have structures similar to alcohols except that they contain

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A)   three alcohol groups.
B)   more than one carbon.
C)   sulfur in place of oxygen in the functional group.
D)   lithium in place of oxygen in the functional group.
E)   nitrogen in place of oxygen in the functional group.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Tertiary alcohols are easily oxidized.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Primary alcohols can be oxidized to either aldehydes or ketones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What classification of alcohol undergoes oxidation to yield a ketone?

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A)   primary alcohol
B)   both primary and secondary alcohols
C)   secondary alcohol
D)   all classes of alcohols
E)   both secondary and tertiary alcoholsF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

What kind of bonds do alcohols form between individual molecules?

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A)   oxygen bonds
B)   hydrogen bonds
C)   single bonds
D)   carbon bonds
E)   ionic bondsF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

What is the product when the following compound is oxidized?

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A)   diethyl ketone
B)   2-pentene
C)   pentanal
D)   diethyl ether
E)   pentaneF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

A secondary alcohol can be easily oxidized to a carboxylic acid.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dioxanes are aromatic compounds that contain two oxygen atoms in the ring.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is the IUPAC name for the compound below?

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A)   1,1,4-trimethyl-6-cyclohexanol
B)   1,1,4-trimethyl-2-cyclohexanol
C)   2,2,5-trimethylcyclohexanol
D)   2,2,5-trimethylphenol
E)   2-ethyl-5-methylcyclohexanolF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

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A)   methylcyclobutanol
B)   o-methylcyclobutanol
C)   2-hydroxy-1, 1-dimethylcyclobutane
D)   2-dimethyl-1-cyclobutanol
E)   2,2-dimethylcyclobutanolF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

What is the common name of the ether that is a structural isomer of 2-propanol?

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A)   isopropyl ether
B)   diethyl ether
C)   dimethyl ether
D)   ethyl methyl ether
E)   1-propanolF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Alcohols form hydrogen bonds; this accounts for their higher boiling points when compared to similar-sized alkanes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A tertiary alcohol has a hydroxyl group bonded to a(n)

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A)   singly substituted or unsubstituted carbon.
B)   disubstituted carbon.
C)   trisubstituted carbon.
D)   triple-bonded carbon.
E)   double bonded carbon.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 15

1,2-ethanediol (ethylene diol)  has uses that include

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A)   antifreeze.
B)   solvent for paint.
C)   production of synthetic fibers.
D)   solvent for ink.
E)   All of the above.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Furan is a compound that contains oxygen in the ring.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Thiols usually have sweet odors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A primary alcohol has a hydroxyl group bonded to a(n)

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A)   singly substituted or unsubstituted carbon.
B)   disubstituted carbon.
C)   trisubstituted carbon.
D)   aromatic carbon.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

Thiols are strong-smelling compounds responsible for

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A)   fruity odors.
B)   sharp odors.
C)   flowery odors.
D)   skunky or bad smelling odors.
E)   salty odors.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

What is the IUPAC name of this compound?

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A)   pyran
B)   tetrahydropyran
C)   tetrahydrofuran
D)   furan
E)   oxycyclopentaneF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Exam 13: Alcohols, Phenols, Thiols, and Ethers

What is the common name of the ether that is a structural isomer of 2-propanol?

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Primary alcohols can be oxidized to either aldehydes or ketones.

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A primary alcohol has a hydroxyl group bonded to a(n)

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Tertiary alcohols are easily oxidized.

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A secondary alcohol can be easily oxidized to a carboxylic acid.

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Alcohols form hydrogen bonds; this accounts for their higher boiling points when compared to similar-sized alkanes.

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Thiols are strong-smelling compounds responsible for

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What is the IUPAC name of this compound?

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What kind of bonds do alcohols form between individual molecules?

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1,2-ethanediol (ethylene diol) has uses that include

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What is the product when the following compound is oxidized?

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Thiols usually have sweet odors.

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The common name of CH3 - CH₂ - O - CH₂ - CH3 is

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Thiols have structures similar to alcohols except that they contain

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What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

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What classification of alcohol undergoes oxidation to yield a ketone?

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Which of the following is the IUPAC name for the compound below?

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A tertiary alcohol has a hydroxyl group bonded to a(n)

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Dioxanes are aromatic compounds that contain two oxygen atoms in the ring.

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Furan is a compound that contains oxygen in the ring.

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The common name of CH₃ - CH₂ - O - CH₂ - CH₃ is

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