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This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Salicylic acid consists of an aldehyde group on the benzene ring other than the primary carboxylic group. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 2. |
The carboxyl carbon is more electrophilic than the carbonyl carbon. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 3. |
Which of the following is an incorrect name for the following compound? |
| A. | α-Methylpropionic acid |
| B. | β-Methylbutyric acid |
| C. | Isovaleric acid |
| D. | 3-Methylbutanoic acid |
| Answer» B. β-Methylbutyric acid | |
| 4. |
Identify the correct IUPAC name of the following compound? |
| A. | 4-Oxocyclohexan-1-carboxylic acid |
| B. | 4-Carboxylcyclohexan-1-one |
| C. | 4-Oxocyclohexylmethanoic acid |
| D. | 4-Oxocyclohexylethanoic acid |
| Answer» B. 4-Carboxylcyclohexan-1-one | |
| 5. |
What is the correct IUPAC name of the shown compound? |
| A. | 2-Carboxylmethylcyclopentane |
| B. | 2-Methylcyclopentanecarboxylic acid |
| C. | 2-Methylcyclopentanoic acid |
| D. | (2-Methylcyclopentyl)carboxylic acid |
| Answer» C. 2-Methylcyclopentanoic acid | |
| 6. |
What is the IUPAC name of (CH3)3CCH2COOH? |
| A. | Hexanoic acid |
| B. | 2,2,2-Trimethylpropanoic acid |
| C. | 3,3-Dimethylbutanoic acid |
| D. | 4-Methylpentanoic acid |
| Answer» D. 4-Methylpentanoic acid | |
| 7. |
What is the IUPAC name of (C6H5)CH2CH2COOH? |
| A. | 2-Phenylethanoic acid |
| B. | 2-Phenylpropanoic acid |
| C. | 3-Phenylethanoic acid |
| D. | 3-Phenylpropanoic acid |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
What is the IUPAC name of terephthalic acid? |
| A. | 2-Phenylethanoic acid |
| B. | Benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid |
| C. | Benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid |
| D. | Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
Which of the following has two carboxyl groups in its structure? |
| A. | Succinic acid |
| B. | Crotonic acid |
| C. | Cinnamic acid |
| D. | Mandelic acid |
| Answer» B. Crotonic acid | |
| 10. |
Which of the following is not a dicarboxylic acid? |
| A. | Malonic acid |
| B. | Glutaric acid |
| C. | Adipic acid |
| D. | Carballylic acid |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
What is the correct IUPAC name of the compound CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOH? |
| A. | Hexenedioc acid |
| B. | Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid |
| C. | Penta-1,3-dienioc acid |
| D. | Pentenedioc acid |
| Answer» C. Penta-1,3-dienioc acid | |
| 12. |
Which of the following acids have a double bond in their structure? |
| A. | Isobutyric acid |
| B. | Succinic acid |
| C. | Acrylic acid |
| D. | Glutaric acid |
| Answer» D. Glutaric acid | |
| 13. |
What is the common name of the simplest dicarboxylic acid? |
| A. | Oxalic acid |
| B. | Malonic acid |
| C. | Acetic acid |
| D. | Propionic acid |
| Answer» B. Malonic acid | |
| 14. |
Butyric acid was first obtained from _______ |
| A. | red ants |
| B. | vinegar |
| C. | rancid butter |
| D. | goats |
| Answer» D. goats | |