Quick picks on carbonyl compounds

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   The C to O double bond group is the:

   Choices

   1. Carbonyl
   2. Hydroxyl
   3. Carboxyl

   Correct choice

   Carbonyl

2. Question

   A ketone carries how many carbons on it:

   Choices

   1. One
   2. Two
   3. Three

   Correct choice

   Two

3. Question

   The shape around the carbonyl is:

   Choices

   1. Linear
   2. Tetrahedral
   3. Trigonal coplanar

   Correct choice

   Trigonal coplanar

4. Question

   Acetone is made mainly for use as a:

   Choices

   1. Solvent
   2. Pigment
   3. Polymer

   Correct choice

   Solvent

5. Question

   Aldehydes and ketones undergo addition that is:

   Choices

   1. Electrophilic
   2. Nucleophilic
   3. Radical

   Correct choice

   Nucleophilic

Instructions

Tap the correct answer before the round moves on.

Explanation