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1
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Reactions that alkanes undergo

A

Halogenation and Combustion

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2
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Reactions that alkenes undergo

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Hydrogenation
Halogenation
Addition of hydrogen halides
Addition of water 
Hydroxylation
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3
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Reactions that alkynes undergo

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Hydrogenation
Halogenation
Addition of hydrogen halides
Addition of water
Formation of metal acetylide
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4
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Reactions that alcohols undergo

A 
Dehydration
Ester formation
Oxidation
Addition of Hydrogen Halides
Reaction with active metals
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5
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Obtained from destructive distillation of wood

A

Methanol

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6
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Methanol is converted to this, which is a starting material for plastics

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Formaldehyde

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7
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Methanol is a denaturant in _______ which then makes it unfit for drinking due to its poisonous properties

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Ethyl Alcohol

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8
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Also known as grain alcohol

A

Ethanol

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9
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Obtained from fermentation of sugar and starch

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Ethanol

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10
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Rubbing alcohol

A

Isopropyl alcohol

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11
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Alcohol which is an intermediate in acetone production

A

Isopropyl alcohol

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12
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Main ingredient of suppositories

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Glycerol

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13
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Anti-freeze agent for automobilies

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Ethylene glycol

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14
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Starting material in the manufacturing of aspirin, detergents, dyes, herbicides, explosives etc.

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Phenol

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15
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Other name of phenol

A

Carbolic acid

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16
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Saponated cresol

A

Lysol

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17
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Alcohol obtained from oil of peppermint

A

Menthol

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18
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Alcohol obtained from rose oil

A

Geraniol

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19
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Classification of ethers

A
  1. ) Open chains

2. ) Cyclic

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20
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Other names of epoxide

A

Oxacyclopropane

Oxirane

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21
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Ether used before as general anesthetic as it is safe in long surgical procedure

A

Ethyl ether

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22
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Adverse drug reaction of ethyl ether

A

Nausea and vomiting

Mucous membrane Irritation

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23
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Use of ethylene oxide

A

Fumigate textiles and grains

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24
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Use of monobenzone

A

Depigmenting agent

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25
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Eugenol is obtained from what oil

A

Clove oil

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26
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This is mixed with Zinc oxide cement to serve as temporary fillings

A

Eugenol

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27
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Reaction of Aldehydes and ketones with 2,4 DNPH

A

Formation of yellow hydrazones

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28
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Tollen’s test contains what reagent

A

Ammoniacal silver nitrate

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29
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Tollen’s test is a test for

A

Aliphatic and aromatic aldehydes

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30
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Benedict’s test results for aliphatic aldehydes and ketones would be positive (T/F)

A

True. Benedict’s test is a test for aliphatic aldehydes and also for ketones

31
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Iodoform test is a test for?

A

Methyl ketones

32
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Addition of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones results in

A

Acetal Formation

33
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Grignard reaction for aldehydes/ketones results in

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Reduction to alcohol

34
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Use of formaldehyde

A

Specimen preservative (harden skin)

35
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Embalming fluid

36
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Acetaldehyde is an intermediate in the manufacture of

A

Acetic acid
Ethyl Acetate
Vinyl Acetate (used for production of synthetic rubber and water based paint)

37
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Use of chloral

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Starting material for DDT (insecticide)

38
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Constituent of the aroma of fresh bread

39
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Oil of bitter almonds

A

Benzaldehyde

40
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Chief constituent of oil of cinnamon bark

A

Cinnamaldehyde

41
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Fragrant component of vanilla beans which is used as flavoring agent

42
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Acetone is used as

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Solvent for paint lacquers and cellulose acetate

43
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Major constituent of male sex hormone and involved in the development of secondary sex characteristics

A

Testosterone

44
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Odorous component of musk which is a sex attractant

45
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Muscone is use in cosmetics as

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Fixative for perfumes

46
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Major component of lemon grass grass oil

47
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone is used as

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solvent of lacquers and paints and plastics

48
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Acetophenone is used previously as

49
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Chlorocetophenone is used as

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Lacrimator in tear gas

50
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Keratolytic acid

A

Salicylic acid

51
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Salicylic acid is used in the treatment of

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Fungal infections; removal of warts and corns

52
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Acid found in sour milk

A

Lactic acid

53
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Responsible for spoiling, fermentation of milk sugar, lactose

A

Lactic acid

54
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Acid found in several fruits especially grapes

A

Tartaric acid

55
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Pharmaceutical use of benzoic acid

A

Antifungal agent

56
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Sodium benzoate is used as

A

Food preservative

57
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Acetylsalicylic acid use

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Analgesic, antipyretic, treatment of colds, HA, minor aches and pains

58
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Pharmaceutical use of p-aminobenzoic acid

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Used in sun lotion to prevent UV from reaching skin

59
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Formed from reaction of carboxylic acid and alcohol

60
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Esters of glycerol and HMW fatty acids

61
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Reaction of lipids with a strong inorganic base

A

Saponification

62
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Formed from hydrolysis of carboxylic acid

63
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Formed from condensation reaction of carboxylic acid and amine

64
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Acetanilide is used as

A

Antipyretic and analgesic

65
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Amide of niacin

A

Niacinamide

66
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Nicotinamide is used in the prevention of

67
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Sulfanilamide is employed in the treament of

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Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Streptococcal infections

68
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ADR or sulfanilamide

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Nausea, Dizziness, Anemia

69
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Cyclic compounds with N atom in the ring

A

Heterocyclic amines

70
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Aniline is used in

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Preparation of dyes and drugs

71
Q

Amphetamine is what kind of drug

A

Psychomimetic

72
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Parent compound of barbiturates

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Barbituric acid

73
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Use of saccharin

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