Ch 1 textbook review qs

Question 1

Benzene, C6H6, and bromine, Br2, react to form
bromobenzene, C6H5Br. Which reaction type below best describes the reaction?
(a) addition
(b) elimination
(c) hydration
(d) substitution

Answer 1

(d) substitution

Question 2

True or false:

Alkanes are unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

True or false:

The names of alkenes include numbers to specify the location of the triple bond.

Answer 3

False (double bond)

Question 4

True or false:

Benzene is less reactive than the alkenes.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or false:

Ethers may be synthesized by the addition reaction of two alcohols.

Answer 5

False (condensation rxn)

Question 6

True or false:

Thiols contain the group -OH.

Answer 6

False (Thiols contain the group –SH.)

Question 7

True or false:

Aldehydes and ketones each have a carbonyl group but different chemical properties.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or false:

An ester is formed by the condensation reaction of a carboxylic acid and alcohol.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or false:

Amine and amide compounds always include a
nitrogen atom.

Answer 9

True