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Example Question #1 : Identifying Carbonyl Compounds
Identify the given organic functional group.
Amine
Ether
Imine
Amide
Ester
Amide
This is an amide. It is very unreactive since its leaving group is the conjugate base of an amine [HNR-].
Example Question #6 : Identifying Carbonyl Compounds
Identify the given organic functional group.
Ketone
Ester
Carboxylic acid
Aldehyde
Ether
Ester
Esters are relatively unreactive since the leaving group is an alkoxide ion (OR-), which is the conjugate base of an alcohol (a relatively weak acid).
Example Question #22 : Organic Functional Groups And Molecules
How many sigma and pi bonds, respectively, are there in the given molecule?
pi bonds, sigma bond
sigma bonds, pi bond
sigma bonds, pi bond
pi bonds, sigma bond
sigma bonds, pi bond
To answer this question, it's important to recall what sigma bonds and pi bonds are. Sigma bonds are the result of overlapping s orbitals, and are contained in all bonds. Pi bonds, on the other hand, are the result of p orbitals overlapping.
Double bonds between atoms consist of one sigma bond (from overlapping s orbitals) and one pi bond (from overlapping p orbitals). Triple bonds, though not shown in this molecule, consist of one sigma bond and two pi bonds.
In the molecule shown in this question, we can recognize the following bonds:
1 carbon-oxygen double bond, which is equal to one sigma bond and one pi bond
2 carbon-carbon single bonds, which equates to two sigma bonds
6 carbon-hydrogen single bonds, which equals six sigma bonds
Adding these up, we obtain a total of nine sigma bonds and one pi bond.
Example Question #11 : Identifying Carbonyl Compounds
Given the 4 labeled structures, rank them from 1 to 4 by reactivity (1=most reactive)
4, 2, 1, 3
4, 1, 3, 2
3, 4, 1, 2
3, 1, 2, 4
3, 1, 4, 2
3, 1, 4, 2
This question tests ones knowledge of carboxylic acid derivatives and how different groups effect reactivity. The order is 3, 1, 4, 2 and this is because of the electronic effect. Acid chloride (3) is first because of its electron withdrawing group making it most reactive. (1) is a weakly donating group and (4) is a normal strength donating group and (2) is a good electron donating group.
Example Question #12 : Identifying Carbonyl Compounds
Which of the following compounds is an aldehyde?
A)
B)
C)
D)
D
A
None of these
C
B
D
The correct answer is D.
The molecule pictured above is an aldehyde because it contains an oxygen double bonded to the last carbon on the carbon chain. A contains a amide group, B contains a ketone, and C contains a carboxylic acid group.
Example Question #13 : Identifying Carbonyl Compounds
This molecule contains a carbonyl functional group. One substituent of the carbonyl carbon is a hydrogen. What is this molecule?
Amino acid
Aldehyde
Ketone
Acid
Aldehyde
A carbonyl functional group takes the form of . This leaves the carbonyl carbon to form two remaining bonds with various substituents. If one of these substituents is a hydrogen, the molecule is an aldehyde (the carbonyl group is at the end of the carbon chain). If neither substituent is a hydrogen, the molecule is a ketone (the carbonyl group is not at the end of the carbon chain).
An acid contains the carboxylic acid functional group, which takes the form of . Carbonyl groups do not contain the .
Amino acids contain the carboxylic acid functional group () and an amine functional group (). The description in the question does not fit this molecule.
Example Question #23 : Organic Functional Groups And Molecules
What is the common name for the molecule shown?
formic acid
acetic acid
formate
methanoic acid
formic acid
The prefix "form-" indicates a group. This group by itself is known as the "formate" anion, and its protonated acidic form is known as "formic acid." This is a very common organic acid and it is important to know the name of this acid.
Example Question #14 : Identifying Carbonyl Compounds
What is the IUPAC name for the molecule shown below?
2-Butanone
Butanal
Butanone
3-Butanone
Butanone
The molecule's longest carbon chain has 4 carbons (thus, "but-"), and the lack of carbon-carbon double bonds makes it an alkANE (thus "butan-"). The presence of a carbonyl () group that is not at the end of the chain means that the molecule is a ketone (thus "butanone"). There is no other way to make a ketone on a carbon chain consisting of 4 carbons, and therefore a locant is not needed when naming this compound.
Example Question #191 : Organic Chemistry
What is the IUPAC name for the molecule shown below?
2-Oxopentane
2-Pentanal
3-Pentanone
2-Pentanone
2-Pentanone
The molecule's longest carbon chain has 5 carbons (thus, "pent-"), and the lack of carbon-carbon double bonds makes it an alkANE (thus "pentan-"). The presence of a carbonyl () group that is not at the end of the chain means that the molecule is a ketone (thus "pentanone"). Numbering the carbon chain so that the carbonyl is on the lowest possible carbon will put the carbonyl on carbon 2 (Thus "2-pentanone").
Example Question #26 : Organic Functional Groups And Molecules
What is the common name for the molecule shown?
Formic acid
Ethanoic acid
Acetate
Acetic acid
Acetic acid
The prefix "acet-" or "aceto-" indicates a group. This group by itself is known as the "acetate" anion, and its protonated acidic form is known as "acetic acid." This is a very common organic acid and it is important to know the name of this acid.
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