Question 1

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a molecule with the structure $$CH_3CH_2CH_2COOH$$?

Accepted Answer

Butanoic acid

Question 2

A compound contains a carbonyl group on a terminal carbon. Which class of compounds does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Aldehydes

Question 3

Which functional group has the highest priority when naming organic compounds according to IUPAC rules?

Accepted Answer

Carboxylic acid

Question 4

What is the correct IUPAC name for the following molecule: $$CH_3CH_2COCH_3$$?

Accepted Answer

2-Butanone

Question 5

Which of the following is a geminal diol?

Accepted Answer

$$CH_2(OH)_2$

Question 6

A molecule contains both a ketone and an alcohol group. Which group determines the suffix in the IUPAC name?

Accepted Answer

Ketone

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct order of steps for IUPAC nomenclature?

Accepted Answer

Identify longest chain, number the chain, name substituents, assign numbers to substituents, complete the name

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the molecule with two methyl groups on carbons 2 and 3 of a heptane backbone?

Accepted Answer

2,3-dimethylheptane

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct common name for $$CH_3CHO$$?

Accepted Answer

Acetaldehyde

Question 10

What is the correct IUPAC name for the following structure: $$CH_3CH_2COOCH_2CH_3$$?

Accepted Answer

Ethyl propanoate

Question 11

Which of the following is a correct example of a vicinal diol?

Accepted Answer

$$CH_2CH(OH)CH_2OH$$

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a molecule with a triple bond between carbons 2 and 3 in a pentane backbone?

Accepted Answer

2-pentyne

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a molecule with a carboxylic acid group and a methyl group on carbon 2 of a propanoic acid backbone?

Accepted Answer

2-methylpropanoic acid

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a molecule with an amide group on a pentane backbone?

Accepted Answer

Pentaneamide

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a molecule with an anhydride group formed from two molecules of acetic acid?

Accepted Answer

Acetic anhydride

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a molecule with a hydroxyl group on carbon 2 of a butane backbone?

Accepted Answer

2-butanol

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a molecule with a double bond between carbons 2 and 3 in a hexane backbone?

Accepted Answer

2-hexene

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a molecule with a ketone group on carbon 3 of a pentane backbone?

Accepted Answer

3-pentanone

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a molecule with a carboxylic acid group and an ethyl group on carbon 3 of a pentanoic acid backbone?

Accepted Answer

3-ethylpentanoic acid

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a molecule with a methyl group on carbon 2 and an ethyl group on carbon 4 of a hexane backbone?

Accepted Answer

2-methyl-4-ethylhexane

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