Question 1

Which of the following best describes the functional group present in a thiol?

Accepted Answer

An —SH group attached to a carbon atom

Question 2

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the condensed formula $CH_3CH_2CH_2OH$?

Accepted Answer

1-Propanol

Question 3

Which of the following compounds is classified as a secondary alcohol?

Accepted Answer

$CH_3CH(OH)CH_3$

Question 4

Which statement correctly explains why alcohols generally have higher boiling points than ethers of similar molar mass?

Accepted Answer

Alcohols can form hydrogen bonds with each other, while ethers cannot.

Question 5

What is the major product when 2-butanol undergoes dehydration with acid and heat?

Accepted Answer

$CH_3CH=CHCH_3$

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound shown below?

$\begin{array}{c}
	ext{OH} \
| \
	ext{CH}_3-	ext{CH}-	ext{CH}_2-	ext{CH}_3
\end{array}$

Accepted Answer

2-Butanol

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the solubility of phenol in water?

Accepted Answer

Phenol is slightly soluble in water because it can form hydrogen bonds but also has a nonpolar ring.

Question 8

What is the product of the oxidation of a primary alcohol?

Accepted Answer

An aldehyde

Question 9

Which of the following reactions represents the oxidation of a thiol?

Accepted Answer

$2CH_3SH \xrightarrow{[O]} CH_3SSCH_3 + H_2O$

Question 10

Which of the following compounds is most likely to be used as a hand sanitizer due to its ability to kill bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Ethanol

Question 11

A compound has the formula $CH_3CH_2OCH_2CH_3$. What is its common name?

Accepted Answer

Diethyl ether

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the oxidation of tertiary alcohols is correct?

Accepted Answer

Tertiary alcohols do not undergo oxidation under normal conditions.

Question 13

Which of the following best explains why ethers with five or more carbon atoms are not soluble in water?

Accepted Answer

The nonpolar hydrocarbon portion dominates, making the molecule overall nonpolar.

Question 14

What is the IUPAC name for the following compound?

$	ext{HOCH}_2	ext{CH}_2	ext{CH}_2	ext{SH}$

Accepted Answer

3-Mercaptopropan-1-ol

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct balanced equation for the complete combustion of ethanol?

Accepted Answer

$C_2H_5OH + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2CO_2 + 3H_2O$

Question 16

A student is given a compound with the formula $CH_3CH_2CH_2SH$. What is the correct IUPAC name for this compound?

Accepted Answer

1-Propanethiol

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the product of the oxidation of 2-propanol?

Accepted Answer

Acetone (a ketone)

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the structure below?

$\begin{array}{c}
	ext{OH} \
| \
	ext{C}_6	ext{H}_5
\end{array}$

Accepted Answer

Phenol

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why hand sanitizers containing ethanol are effective at killing bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Ethanol denatures proteins and disrupts cell membranes.

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the ether $CH_3CH_2OCH_3$?

Accepted Answer

Methoxyethane

Alcohols, Phenols, Thiols, and Ethers – CHM 105 Chapter 13 Study Notes

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