Questions from General Chemistry

Q: The typically sweet-smelling compounds called result from the condensation reaction

The typically sweet-smelling compounds called result from the condensation reaction of an organic acid with a(n) .

Q: For each of the following straight-chain alkanes, draw the

For each of the following straight-chain alkanes, draw the structural formula. a. ethane b. butane c. hexane

Q: Show (by drawing structures) how the members of a series

Show (by drawing structures) how the members of a series of alkanes differ from the previous or following member of the series by a -CH2- unit.

Q: What does it mean to say that a hydrocarbon is saturated?

What does it mean to say that a hydrocarbon is saturated? To how many other atoms is each carbon atom in a saturated hydrocarbon bonded? What name is given to the family of saturated hydrocarbons?

Q: How many of the following organic functional groups must contain two oxygen

How many of the following organic functional groups must contain two oxygen atoms? a. alcohols b. esters c. carboxylic acids d. ketones e. aldehydes

Q: Give the systematic name for each of the following unsaturated hydrocarbons and

Give the systematic name for each of the following unsaturated hydrocarbons and substituted unsaturated compounds.

Q: Give some examples of molecules containing “fused” benzene rings.

Give some examples of molecules containing “fused” benzene rings.

Q: Write a structural formula for each of the following compounds.

Write a structural formula for each of the following compounds. a. 2,3-dimethylheptane b. 2,2-dimethyl-3-chloro-1-octanol c. 2-chloro-1-hexene d. 1-chloro-2-hexene e. 2-methylphenol

Q: What is the oxidation state of chlorine in each of the following

What is the oxidation state of chlorine in each of the following substances? a. ClF b. Cl2 c. HCl d. HClO

Q: Draw the structural formula(s) for, and give the

Draw the structural formula(s) for, and give the name(s) of, the organic product(s) of each of the following reactions. If a mixture of several, similar products is expected, indicate the type of prod...