Nomenclature and formulae

Nomenclature and formulae Quiz

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  1. 1. What is the IUPAC name of CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₃?

    • A. 2-methylpentane
    • B. 2-ethylbutane
    • C. 3-methylpentane
    • D. hexane

  2. 2. Which is a skeletal formula feature?

    • A. Every C and H atom is labelled
    • B. Only the molecular formula is shown
    • C. Bonds are not drawn
    • D. Carbon atoms are at the ends and corners of lines

  3. 3. What is the molecular formula of cyclohexane?

    • A. C₆H₁₂
    • B. C₆H₁₀
    • C. C₆H₁₄
    • D. C₆H₆

  4. 4. Which name for CH₃CHClCH₂Br follows IUPAC rules?

    • A. 2-chloro-1-bromopropane
    • B. 1-bromo-2-chloropropane
    • C. 1-chloro-2-bromopropane
    • D. 2-bromo-1-chloropropane

  5. 5. What is the stem in pent-2-ene?

    • A. -ene
    • B. 2-ene
    • C. pent-2-
    • D. pent-

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