Tetravalency of carbon hybridization shapes of molecules classification by functional groups homologous series and isomerism - One Line Questions
1.
Which of the following is an example of a cycloalkane functional group? —
Cyclo-
2.
Which of the following is NOT a functional group in organic chemistry? —
-CH₃ (methyl)
3.
In isobutane (2-methylpropane), how many secondary carbon atoms are present? —
0
4.
In isobutane (2-methylpropane), how many primary carbon atoms are present? —
3
5.
What is the electronic configuration of carbon in its ground state? —
1s² 2s² 2p²
6.
In its excited state, what is the electronic configuration of carbon? —
1s² 2s¹ 2p³
7.
The number of sigma bonds and pi bonds in ethyne is: —
3 sigma, 2 pi
8.
The number of sigma bonds and pi bonds in ethene is: —
5 sigma, 1 pi
9.
In a molecule with sp² hybridization, the bond angles are approximately: —
120°
10.
Optical isomerism arises due to the presence of: —
A chiral center (e.g., a carbon atom bonded to four different groups)
11.
The functional group -COOH is the characteristic group of: —
Carboxylic acids
12.
Which functional group contains a carbonyl group bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups? —
Ketone
13.
Alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes belong to which class of hydrocarbons? —
Aliphatic hydrocarbons
14.
Ethanol and dimethyl ether are examples of: —
Functional isomers
15.
1-propanol and 2-propanol are examples of: —
Position isomers
16.
The general formula for alkanes is: —
CnH₂n+₂
17.
The general formula for alkenes is: —
CnH₂n
18.
The general formula for alkynes is: —
CnH₂n-₂
19.
Stereoisomerism is a type of isomerism where isomers have: —
Same structural formula but different spatial arrangement of atoms
20.
The simplest alkane is: —
Methane
21.
What is the name of the compound with molecular formula C₂H₄? —
Ethene
22.
What is the name of the compound with molecular formula C₂H₂? —
Ethyne
23.
Which of the following is a secondary alcohol? —
Propan-2-ol
24.
Which of the following pairs represents metamers? —
Diethyl ether and methyl propyl ether
25.
The first member of the alkene homologous series is: —
Ethene
26.
Compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas are called: —
Isomers
27.
A group of organic compounds having the same functional group and successive members differing by a CH₂ unit is called a: —
Homologue
28.
The phenomenon where an atom of a particular element can have different types of hybridization is known as: —
Hybridization
29.
The functional group -CHO is characteristic of which class of compounds? —
Aldehydes
30.
The shape of a molecule with sp² hybridization is: —
Trigonal planar
31.
What is the geometry of a molecule with sp³ hybridization? —
Tetrahedral
32.
What is the geometry around each carbon atom in ethyne (C₂H₂)? —
Linear
33.
Which of the following is a tertiary alcohol? —
2-methylpropan-2-ol
34.
The classification of organic compounds is primarily based on: —
Presence of specific functional groups
35.
What type of isomerism exists between n-butane and isobutane (2-methylpropane)? —
36.
A carbon atom bonded to three other carbon atoms is classified as: —
Tertiary
37.
In neopentane (2,2-dimethylpropane), what is the classification of the central carbon atom? —
Quaternary
38.
Which type of carbon atom is bonded to only one other carbon atom? —
Primary (1°)
39.
Which of the following is a primary alcohol? —
Propan-1-ol
40.
What is the name of the compound with molecular formula C₃H₈? —
Propane
41.
Which of the following represents an alkyl group? —
R-
42.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a homologous series? —
Gradual change in physical properties
43.
Geometric isomerism (cis-trans isomerism) is possible in compounds with: —
Double bonds or rings and restricted rotation
44.
Which type of hybridization is observed in methane (CH₄)? —
sp³
45.
In ethene (C₂H₄), what is the hybridization of each carbon atom? —
sp²
46.
The presence of a double bond between carbon atoms indicates which type of hybridization for those carbon atoms? —
sp²
47.
The carbon atoms in benzene (C₆H₆) are hybridized as: —
sp²
48.
Which hybridization corresponds to a linear geometry? —
sp
49.
A triple bond between carbon atoms involves which type of hybridization for those carbon atoms? —
sp
50.
The term 'tetravalency' for carbon refers to its ability to form how many covalent bonds? —
Four