Question 1

All of the following general formulas except one represent an ether. The exception is

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A)   R-O-R
B)   R-O-Ar
C)   H-O-R
D)   Ar-O-ArE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices: (1)  Glycerin, a three-carbon diol, has a great affinity for moisture (water vapor) .
(2)  Oxidation of a thiol produces a disulfide.
(3)  MTBE is a water-soluble polymeric alcohol.

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A)   All three statements are true.
B)   Two of the three statements are true.
C)   Only one of the statements is true.
D)   None of the statements is true.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

For the following pair of compounds, select a correct structural characterization from the response list: 1-methoxypropane and ethoxyethane.

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A)   are constitutional isomers
B)   have the same number of carbon atoms and the same number of oxygen atoms but are not constitutional isomers
C)   have the same number of carbon atoms but a different number of oxygen atoms
D)   have the same number of oxygen atoms but a different number of carbon atomsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Ethers may be viewed as derivatives of water in which both hydrogen atoms have been replaced with

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A)   hydrocarbon groups
B)   hydroxyl groups
C)   alkoxy groups
D)   more than one correct response
E)   no correct responseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

How many hydrogen bonds can form between a methanol molecule and other methanol molecules?

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A)   one
B)   two
C)   three
D)   fourE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic property of thiols?

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A)   extremely strong odors
B)   abnormally high boiling points
C)   strong resistance to oxidation
D)   more than one correct response
E)   no correct responseF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

For the following pair of compounds, select a correct structural characterization from the response list: cyclohexanol and phenol.

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A)   are constitutional isomers
B)   have the same number of carbon atoms and the same number of oxygen atoms but are not constitutional isomers
C)   have the same number of carbon atoms but a different number of oxygen atoms
D)   have the same number of oxygen atoms but a different number of carbon atomsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following general types of compounds is always a heterocyclic compound?

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A)   a substituted phenol
B)   a cyclic ether
C)   a cyclic compound with both hydroxy and alkoxy substituents on the ring
D)   more than one correct response
E)   no correct responseF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

For the following hydrocarbon derivative, select from the response list the correct molecular formula: 2-methyl-1-propanol.

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A)   C4H10O
B)   C4H12O
C)   C4H10O2
D)   C4H12O2E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

For the following set of reactants and reaction conditions, select a correct product characterization from the response list: secondary alcohol, sulfuric acid 180C.

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A)   alkene
B)   aldehyde
C)   ether
D)   ketoneE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices: (1)  Denatured alcohol is ethyl alcohol that has been rendered unfit to drink.
(2)  The functional group present in the compound 2-butanethiol is the sulfhydryl group.
(3)  The simplest phenol, phenol itself, is a colorless solid with a medicinal odor.

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A)   All three statements are true.
B)   Two of the three statements are true.
C)   Only one of the statements is true.
D)   None of the statements is true.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Match the following alcohol characteristic(s)  with names in the response list: obtained from fermentation of grain products.

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A)   drinking alcohol
B)   rubbing alcohol
C)   glycerin
D)   ethylene glycolE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is a secondary alcohol?

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A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following molecules contains both an alkoxy group and a hydroxy group?

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A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning phenols is incorrect?

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A)   They are generally low-melting solids or oily liquids.
B)   They easily dissolve in water.
C)   Phenols can undergo halogenation.
D)   Phenols have acid ionization constants lower than most weak inorganic acids.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The correct IUPAC name for  is

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A)   hexyl dialcohol
B)   2,6-dihydroxyhexane
C)   2,6-hexanediol
D)   1,5-hexanediolE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices: (1)  Menthol is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol with a minty odor.
(2)  THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, contains phenol, cyclic ether, and halogen functional groups.
(3)  Ether-type anesthetics in use today are usually halogenated compounds.

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A)   All three statements are true.
B)   Two of the three statements are true.
C)   Only one of the statements is true.
D)   None of the statements is true.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices: (1)  Isopropyl alcohol and 1-propanol are two names for the same compound.
(2)  Ether molecules cannot hydrogen bond to one another.
(3)  Alcohol molecules have both polar and nonpolar character.

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A)   All three statements are true.
B)   Two of the three statements are true.
C)   Only one of the statements is true.
D)   None of the statements is true.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

For the following set of reactants and reaction conditions, select a correct product characterization from the response list: secondary alcohol, mild oxidizing agent.

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A)   alkene
B)   aldehyde
C)   ether
D)   ketoneE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The correct IUPAC name for  is

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A)   isopropyl alcohol
B)   2-methyl ethanol
C)   2-propanol
D)   hydroxypropaneE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 14: Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

The correct IUPAC name for is

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Match the following alcohol characteristic(s) with names in the response list: obtained from fermentation of grain products.

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Ethers may be viewed as derivatives of water in which both hydrogen atoms have been replaced with

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How many hydrogen bonds can form between a methanol molecule and other methanol molecules?

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Which of the following general types of compounds is always a heterocyclic compound?

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Which of the following statements concerning phenols is incorrect?

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All of the following general formulas except one represent an ether. The exception is

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For the following hydrocarbon derivative, select from the response list the correct molecular formula: 2-methyl-1-propanol.

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For the following set of reactants and reaction conditions, select a correct product characterization from the response list: secondary alcohol, sulfuric acid 180C.

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For the following pair of compounds, select a correct structural characterization from the response list: cyclohexanol and phenol.

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For the following pair of compounds, select a correct structural characterization from the response list: 1-methoxypropane and ethoxyethane.

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For the following set of reactants and reaction conditions, select a correct product characterization from the response list: secondary alcohol, mild oxidizing agent.

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Which of the following is a secondary alcohol?

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Which of the following is a characteristic property of thiols?

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Which of the following molecules contains both an alkoxy group and a hydroxy group?

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Exam 14: Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

The correct IUPAC name for is

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Match the following alcohol characteristic(s) with names in the response list: obtained from fermentation of grain products.

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How many hydrogen bonds can form between a methanol molecule and other methanol molecules?

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Which of the following general types of compounds is always a heterocyclic compound?

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Which of the following statements concerning phenols is incorrect?

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All of the following general formulas except one represent an ether. The exception is

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For the following hydrocarbon derivative, select from the response list the correct molecular formula: 2-methyl-1-propanol.

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For the following set of reactants and reaction conditions, select a correct product characterization from the response list: secondary alcohol, sulfuric acid 180C.

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For the following pair of compounds, select a correct structural characterization from the response list: cyclohexanol and phenol.

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For the following pair of compounds, select a correct structural characterization from the response list: 1-methoxypropane and ethoxyethane.

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For the following set of reactants and reaction conditions, select a correct product characterization from the response list: secondary alcohol, mild oxidizing agent.

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Which of the following is a secondary alcohol?

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