Question 1

What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound shown in the image?

Accepted Answer

3-ethyl-2,4-dimethylpentane

Question 2

How many total carbon atoms are present in the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

$$11$$

Question 3

How many primary carbon atoms are present in the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

$$4$$

Question 4

How many quaternary carbon atoms are present in the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

$$1$$

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

It contains a tertiary carbon.

Question 6

How many methyl ($$CH_3) $$groups are present in the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

$$4$$

Question 7

What is the hybridization of the central carbon atom (the one bonded to three other carbons and one hydrogen) in the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

$$sp^3$$

Question 8

If you were to oxidize the molecule shown, which type of product would you most likely obtain?

Accepted Answer

A mixture of alcohols and ketones

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the molecular geometry around the central carbon atom in the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

Tetrahedral

Question 10

Which of the following functional groups is present in the molecule shown?

Accepted Answer

Alkane

IUPAC Naming of a Branched Alkane (Structure Identification)

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