Formulas, Functional Groups & the Naming of Organic Compounds (Cambridge (CIE) A Level Chemistry): Exam Questions

Exam code: 9701

45 mins18 questions
1
1 mark

What is the correct formula for 1-fluoro-3-methyl-2-butene?

A

Structural

CH2FCH2C(CH3)CH3

B

Empirical

C5H9F

C

Displayed

3-1-e-7a

D

Skeletal

   

3-1-e-7b
    2
    1 mark

    Which of the following molecules are hydrocarbons?

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    1

    2

    3

    4

    A

    B

    C

    D

      3
      1 mark

      What is the identity of the functional group that is ringed in the molecule shown below?

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      • Aldehyde

      • Ketone

      • Carboxylic acid 

      • Alkene

      4
      1 mark

      What is the IUPAC name of the following molecule?

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      • 2-chloro-3-methylpentane

      • 3-methyl-4-chloropentane

      • 2-ethyl-3-chlorobutane

      • 2-chloro-3-ethylbutane

      1
      1 mark

      Compound A, an organic compound with a molecular formula C6H12O2, is produced by the oxidation of compound B, molecular formula C6H14O.

      Which of the following functional groups does B contain?

      • Carboxyl (-COOH)

      • Carbonyl (C=O)

      • Hydroxyl (-OH)

      • Alkyl (RCOOR’)

      2
      1 mark

      What is the name of the following molecule?

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      • 2,3,3-tetramethylpentane

      • 3,3,5-trimethylhexane

      • 2,4,4,4-trimethylethylbutane

      • 2,4,4-trimethylhexane

      3
      1 mark

      Which of the molecules shown below contains an aldehyde functional group?

      • CH3CH2CH2COCH3

      • CH3CH2OOCH3

      • H3CH2OCH2CH2CH2CH3

      • CHOCH2CHOHCH2CH3

      4
      1 mark

      Xylitol is an artificial sweetener used in toothpastes and chewing gum to improve their taste without impairing dental hygiene.

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      Which functional groups could be produced if xylitol is oxidised under suitable conditions?

       

      Alkene

      Aldehyde

      Carboxylic acid

      Ketone

      A

      B

      C

      D

        5
        1 mark

        Which row correctly identifies the functional groups present in 4-hydroxybutanenitrile and shows a correct structural formula?

        Group 1

        Group 2

        Structural Formula

        A

        Hydroxyl

        Amine

        HOCH2CH2CH2CH2NH2

        B

        Hydroxyl

        Nitrile

        HOCH2CH2CH2CN

        C

        Hydroxyl

        Nitrile

        CH3CH(OH)CH2CN

        D

        Carboxyl

        Amide

        HOOCCH2CH2CONH2

          6
          1 mark

          How many stereoisomers exist for the molecule 3-chloropent-2-ene?

          • 0

          • 2

          • 3

          • 4

          1
          1 mark

          Limonene is found in the peel of citrus fruits.

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          What is the correct empirical and molecular formula of limonene?

           

          Empirical Formula

          Molecular formula

          A

          C9H13

          C9H13

          B

          C5H9

          C10H18

          C

          C10H8

          C10H16

          D

          C5H8

          C10H16

            2
            1 mark

            What is the correct structural formula for 2,2-dibromo-4-methylhexane?

            • CH3CHBrCBr(CH3)CH2CH2CH3

            • CH3CBr2CH(CH3)CH2CH2CH3

            • CH3CHBrCH(CH3)CHBrCH2CH3

            • CH3CBr2CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH3

            3
            1 mark

            What is the correct IUPAC name for the following molecule?

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            • 4-ethyl-1,2,3-trimethylpent-2-ene

            • 3,4,5-trimethylhept-4-ene

            • 5-ethyl-3,4-dimethylhex-3-ene

            • 3,4,5-trimethylhept-3-ene

            4
            1 mark

            Which row is correct?

             

            IUPAC name

            General formula

            Skeletal formula

            Structural formula

            A

            2-methylpropanal

            CnH2n+1O

            2-methylpropanal

            CH3CH(CH3)CHO

            B

            4-methylpentylamine

            CnH2n+1NH2

             

            4-methylpentylamine

            CH3CH2CH2CH(CH3)CH2NH2

            C

            4-methylhexan-2-one

            CnH2nO

            4-methylhexan-2-one

            CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2COCH3

            D

            ethyl propanoate

            CnH2nO2

             

            ethyl-propanoate

            CH3COOCH2CH2CH3