Organic Chemistry 354 Quiz - September 12, 1997

Dr. Sundin

1. Name the following compounds:

a. CH₃CH₂CH₃ Answer

b. CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ Answer

c. CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ Answer

2. Name the following groups:

a. CH₃CH₂- Answer

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3. Name the following compound:

CH₃CHCH₃(CH₂)₂CH₃ Answer

4.A compound was isolated which had 20 carbon atoms. Analysis revealed that it was a hydrocarbon, that it did not contain any rings, and that it contained 40 hydrogen atoms. Could this compound be icosane, a 20 carbon alkane? Explain. Answer