Introduction to organic chemistry: naming and isomerism

Question 1 of 10

What is the molecular formula of heptene?

Question 2 of 10

What is the molecular formula of ethene?

Question 3 of 10

(a) Define homologous series. (b) State four characteristics of a homologous series. (c) Name and write the formulae of the first three members of the alkane series.

Question 4 of 10

Ethanol and dimethyl ether are isomers.

Question 5 of 10

Members of a homologous series show a gradual change in physical properties.

Question 6 of 10

Explain why but-2-ene has cis and trans isomers but but-1-ene does not. Draw the two isomers of but-2-ene.

Question 7 of 10

Name the functional group and give one example (name and formula) of each: (a) alkenes, (b) alkanols, (c) alkanoic acids, (d) esters, (e) alkynes.

Question 8 of 10

An unbranched alkane with 7 carbon atoms is named ___.

Question 9 of 10

Butane and 2-methylpropane are structural isomers.

Question 10 of 10

Alkanes are unsaturated hydrocarbons.