Organic Chemistry Functional Groups

Identify the functional groups present in this compound.

• amine

• amide

• ether

• ester

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Define a homologous series in organic chemistry.

• A homologous series is a collection of inorganic compounds with varying functional groups.

• A homologous series consists of compounds that differ by -OH groups only.

• A homologous series is a single compound with multiple functional groups.

• A homologous series is a group of organic compounds with the same functional group and a general formula, differing by -CH2- units.

Identify the functional group present in alcohols.

• Amino group (-NH2)

• Carbonyl group (C=O)

• Hydroxyl group (-OH)

• Carboxyl group (-COOH)

Which is the organic compound?

• silane, SiH₄

• urea, CH₄N₂O

• ammonium sulfide, (NH₄)₂S

• sodium chloride, NaCl

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Which of the following is an organic compound?

• H₂O

• C₂H₄

• HF

• NaOH

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C2H6O?

• Ethanol

• Butanol

• Methanol

• Propanol

Which of the functional groups below acts most like an acid in water?

• amino

• carbonyl

• carboxyl

• hydroxyl

What is the name of the functional group shown in the figure?

• carbonyl

• ketone

• aldehyde

• carboxyl

Which molecule shown has a carbonyl functional group in the form of a ketone?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Why is carbon so important in biology?

• It is a common element on Earth.

• It has very little electronegativity, making it a good electron donor.

• It bonds to only a few other elements.

• It can form a variety of carbon skeletons and host functional groups.

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