Alkane Nomenclature and Properties

25 MCQs covering IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds saturated hydrocarbons the general formula of alkanes structural formulas carbon valencies and basic physical and chemical properties of organic compounds and alkanes.

MCQs

25 questions · 20 min · 25 marks

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Sample questions

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  1. Question 1

    What system is used for the systematic naming of organic compounds?

    • AIUPAC nomenclature
    • BPeriodic nomenclature
    • CCommon salt nomenclature
    • DAtomic nomenclature
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    Answer: A

    The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has devised the IUPAC system for naming organic compounds.

  2. Question 2

    What does IUPAC stand for in the context of organic nomenclature?

    • AInternational Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
    • BInternational Unit of Physical and Chemical Analysis
    • CIndian Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
    • DInternational Union of Petroleum and Chemical Analysis
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    Answer: A

    IUPAC is the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

  3. Question 3

    How many parts does the name of an organic compound have according to the IUPAC system described in the source?

    • AThree
    • BTwo
    • CFour
    • DFive
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    Answer: A

    The source states that the complete name has three parts: root suffix and prefix.

  4. Question 4

    Which of the following is one of the three parts of an IUPAC name?

    • ARoot
    • BFormula
    • CEquation
    • DReaction
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    Answer: A

    Root is one of the three parts of an IUPAC name.

  5. Question 5

    Which of the following is another part of an IUPAC name?

    • ASuffix
    • BAtom
    • CElectron
    • DMixture
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    Answer: A

    Suffix is one of the three parts of an IUPAC name.

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