Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: Classify each of the following as either a chemical property or a

Classify each of the following as either a chemical property or a physical property: a. odor b. taste c. temperature

Q: What chemical group is part of coenzyme A and acyl carrier protein

What chemical group is part of coenzyme A and acyl carrier protein and allows both molecules to form thioester bonds to fatty acids?

Q: Label each property as intensive or extensive: a. the

Label each property as intensive or extensive: a. the shape of leaves on a tree b. the number of leaves on a tree

Q: What is the role of VLDL in triglyceride metabolism?

What is the role of VLDL in triglyceride metabolism?

Q: How many significant figures are contained in each of the following numbers

How many significant figures are contained in each of the following numbers? a. 0.042 b. 4.20 c. 24.0 d. 240 e. 204 f. 2.04

Q: Would you expect that intensive properties or extensive properties would be more

Would you expect that intensive properties or extensive properties would be more useful in distinguishing among plant varieties by inspecting their leaves?

Q: Write the condensed formula for each of the following compounds.

Write the condensed formula for each of the following compounds. a. 3-Methylnonanal b. β-Bromovaleraldehyde c. 4-Fluorohexanal d. α, β-Dimethyl butyraldehyde

Q: Draw the structure of each of the following carboxylic acids:

Draw the structure of each of the following carboxylic acids: a. β-Chlorobutyric acid b. α, β -Dibromovaleric acid c. β, γ-Dihydroxybutyric acid d. δ-Bromo- γ-chloro-β-methylcaproic acid

Q: Draw the structure of the open-chain form of d-

Draw the structure of the open-chain form of d-fructose, and show how it cyclizes to form a- and β-d-fructose.

Q: Draw each of the following using condensed formulas and line formulas:

Draw each of the following using condensed formulas and line formulas: a. β-Methyl butyraldehyde b. α-Hydroxy propionaldehyde c. α, β-Dimethyl valeraldehyde d. γ-Chlorovaleraldehyde