Hydrocarbon Naming Quiz (2A)

What is the general formula for alkanes?

• Butane

• Propane

• Methane

• Ethane

What is the main difference between alkanes and alkenes?

• Alkanes have double bonds, and alkenes have single bonds.

• Alkanes have triple bonds, and alkenes have double bonds.

• Alkanes have single bonds, and alkenes have double bonds.

• There is no difference.

What is the general formula for alkynes?

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for cyclohexane?

• Hexane

• Cyclohexene

• Cyclohexane

• Hexene

• Methanol

• Ethanol

• Propanol

• Butanol

Which of the following functional groups is characteristic of alcohols?

• -OH

• -COOH

• -CHO

• -COO-

What is the IUPAC name for the simplest carboxylic acid?

• Methanoic acid

• Ethanoic acid

• Propanoic acid

• Butanoic acid

What is the general formula for alkenes?

Which of the following is an example of a structural isomer?

• Butane and isobutane

• Ethane and ethene

• Propane and propene

• Methane and ethane