Question 1

Which compound below contains an ester functional group?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

In water solution, how does dilute acetic acid behave?

Accepted Answer

A)  as a weak acid
B)  as a weak base
C)  as a strong acid
D)  as a neutral compound
E)  as a strong baseF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

Accepted Answer

A)   2,4-dimethylpentanoic acid
B)   pentanoic acid
C)   heptanoic acid
D)   3,4-dimethylpentanoic acid
E)   3-methylhexanoic acidF) D) and E)
G) B) and E) D

Question 4

Which of these compounds is the ester formed from the reaction of acetic acid and 1-propanol?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What is the common name for ethanoic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  citric acid
B)  stearic acid
C)  butyric acid
D)  acetic acid
E)  formic acidF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) D

Question 6

The neutralization of formic acid by  produces

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A)   sodium formate and 
B)   sodium formaldehyde.
C)   formate ion and hydronium ion.
D)   sodium formate as the only product.
E)   methvl alcohol.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following is the reaction for the neautrilization of  with NaOH?

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)   F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is the reaction for the saponification of methyl acetate?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What is the product of the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid when reacted under acidic conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  an aldehyde
B)  a salt
C)  an ether
D)  an ester
E)  a ketoneF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 10

The functional group in acetic acid is called the

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A)  hydroxyl group.
B)  aldehyde group.
C)  carboxyl group.
D)  carbonyl group.
E)  ester group.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of these functional groups is likely to give a sour taste to a food?

Accepted Answer

A)  ether
B)  thiol
C)  ketone
D)  carboxylic acid
E)  esterF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Give the IUPAC name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethyl propyl ester
B)  4-hexanal
C)  ethyl butanoate
D)  ethyl propanoate
E)  methyl butanoateF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

When compared to sulfuric acid, how strong are carboxylic acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  weaker
B)  stronger
C)  just as strong
D)  not acidic at allE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The strcutural formula of the carboxylic acid produced by the oxidation of 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol is

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)   F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 15

What is the common name of this compound?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethyl acetate
B)  propyl formate
C)  propyl methyl ester
D)  diethyl ester
E)  propyl methanoateF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Many of the fragrances of flowers and the flavors of fruits are due to

Accepted Answer

A)  amides.
B)  ethers.
C)  carboxylic acids.
D)  esters.
E)  amines.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

What chemical process is responsible for the smell of vinegar in an old bottle of aspirin?

Accepted Answer

A)  dissolution
B)  hydrolysis
C)  esterification
D)  reduction
E)  hydrationF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

What therapeutic use is made of α-hydroxy acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction of skin pigmentation
B)  sunscreen
C)  antibiotic
D)  fever reduction
E)  ulcer treatmentF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following is found in vinegar?

Accepted Answer

A)  propionic acid
B)  formic acid
C)  nitric acid
D)  butyric acid
E)  acetic acidF) C) and D)
G) A) and C) E

Question 20

A carboxylic acid is named in the IUPAC system by replacing the -e in the name of the parent alkane with

Accepted Answer

A)  acid.
B)  -carboxylic acid.
C)  -oic acid.
D)  -oate.
E)  -oic.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 16: Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Which compound below contains an ester functional group?

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In water solution, how does dilute acetic acid behave?

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What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

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Which of these compounds is the ester formed from the reaction of acetic acid and 1-propanol?

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What is the common name for ethanoic acid?

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The neutralization of formic acid by produces

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Which of the following is the reaction for the neautrilization of with NaOH?

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Which of the following is the reaction for the saponification of methyl acetate?

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What is the product of the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid when reacted under acidic conditions?

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The functional group in acetic acid is called the

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Which of these functional groups is likely to give a sour taste to a food?

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Give the IUPAC name for the following compound.

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When compared to sulfuric acid, how strong are carboxylic acids?

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The strcutural formula of the carboxylic acid produced by the oxidation of 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol is

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What is the common name of this compound?

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Many of the fragrances of flowers and the flavors of fruits are due to

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What chemical process is responsible for the smell of vinegar in an old bottle of aspirin?

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What therapeutic use is made of α-hydroxy acids?

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Which of the following is found in vinegar?

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