Question 1

Secondary alcohols can be oxidized to ketones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which one of the following compounds is a thiol?

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A)   3 - CH = CH - CH₂ - CH3 
D)   CH3 - CH₂ - O - CH₂ - CH3 
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B)   3 - CH = CH - CH₂ - CH3 
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C)   CH3 - CH = CH - CH₂ - CH3
D)   CH3 - CH₂ - O - CH₂ - CH3
E)   CH3 - SH

Question 3

Thiols can be gently oxidized to

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A)   disulfides.
B)   aldehydes.
C)   ketones.
D)   carboxylic acids.
E)   thioethers.

Question 4

A phenol has an -OH group bonded to a(n)

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A)   singly substituted or unsubstituted carbon.
B)   disubstituted carbon.
C)   trisubstituted carbon.
D)   aromatic carbon.
E)   tetrasubstituted carbon.

Question 5

The compound CH3 - CH₂ - SH is in the organic family known as

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A)   ethers.
B)   thiols.
C)   alcohols.
D)   sulfides.
E)   amino acids.

Question 6

Pyran is a cyclic ether.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ethylene glycol and methanol are toxic because they are __________ by the liver to carboxylic acids.

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A)   reduced
B)   protonated
C)   oxidized
D)   conjugated
E)   hydrated

Question 8

What classification of alcohol is resistant to oxidation?

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A)   primary
B)   secondary
C)   tertiary
D)   quaternary
E)   none

Question 9

Secondary alcohols are oxidized to

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A)   carboxylic acids.
B)   ketones.
C)   aldehydes.
D)   esters.
E)   ethers.

Question 10

What is the name of this compound?

Accepted Answer

A)   cyclopentyl propyl ether
B)   cyclopentyl propyl ketone
C)   1-cyclopropyl-1-propylalcohol
D)   propylcyclopentanol
E)   3-cyclopentylpropanol

Question 11

Ethyl ether has been replaced by halogenated anesthetics, which have fewer side effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which one of the following compounds is an alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 - CH= CH - CH₂ - CH3 
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B)   3 - CH= CH - CH₂ - CH3 
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C)   CH3 - CH= CH - CH₂ - CH3
D)   CH3 - CH₂ - O - CH₂ - CH3
E)   CH3 - SH

Question 13

What is the IUPAC name for CH3 - CH₂ - CH₂ - SH?

Accepted Answer

A)   1-propanethiol
B)   2-propanethiol
C)   1-butanethiol
D)   2-butanethiol
E)   propyl thiol

Question 14

Heptanol is a water soluble alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Ethers can only be straight chain compounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which functional group below contains the most highly oxidized carbon?

Accepted Answer

A)   alkane
B)   alcohol
C)   aldehyde
D)   ketone
E)   carboxylic acid

Question 17

Glycerin strongly attracts and holds water, a property that makes it useful as a skin softener in cosmetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The condensed structural formula for 2,3-dichloro-4-methylcyclohexanol is

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)

Question 19

Why has diethyl ether been replaced as a general anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

A)   It causes unpleasant side effects in many patients.
B)   It is slightly polar.
C)   It can hydrogen bond to water.
D)   It is not very reactive.
E)   It is slightly soluble in water.

Question 20

Ethers can be formed from the reaction of

Accepted Answer

A)   water and an alkene.
B)   water and an alcohol.
C)   two alkenes.
D)   two alcohols.
E)   a ketone and an alkene.

Exam 13: Alcohols, Phenols, Thiols, and Ethers

Secondary alcohols can be oxidized to ketones.

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Ethyl ether has been replaced by halogenated anesthetics, which have fewer side effects.

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The condensed structural formula for 2,3-dichloro-4-methylcyclohexanol is

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What is the name of this compound?

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Why has diethyl ether been replaced as a general anesthetic?

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Ethylene glycol and methanol are toxic because they are __________ by the liver to carboxylic acids.

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Ethers can be formed from the reaction of

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Thiols can be gently oxidized to

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Secondary alcohols are oxidized to

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The compound CH3 - CH₂ - SH is in the organic family known as

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Ethers can only be straight chain compounds.

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Heptanol is a water soluble alcohol.

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What is the IUPAC name for CH3 - CH₂ - CH₂ - SH?

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Pyran is a cyclic ether.

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Which one of the following compounds is a thiol?

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A phenol has an -OH group bonded to a(n)

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What classification of alcohol is resistant to oxidation?

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Which one of the following compounds is an alcohol?

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Glycerin strongly attracts and holds water, a property that makes it useful as a skin softener in cosmetics.

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Which functional group below contains the most highly oxidized carbon?

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The compound CH₃ - CH₂ - SH is in the organic family known as

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What is the IUPAC name for CH₃ - CH₂ - CH₂ - SH?

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