Question 12:
Which of the following is an alkanoic acid?
A. Ethanoic acid
B. Sulphuric acid
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. Carbonic acid
Question 14:
Which of the following pairs can represent the respective empirical formula and
molecular formula of a certain compound?
A. CH and CH4
B. CH and C6H6
C. CH2 and C2H2
D. CH3 and C3H6
Question 15:
Which of the following compounds have the same empirical formula?
(1) But-2-ene
(2) Propane
(3) Ethene
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Question 16:
Which of the following statements concerning homologous series is INCORRECT?
A. Members of a series have identical chemical properties.
B. Members of a series have the same general formula.
C. Each member differs from the next by a −CH2− group.
D. Members of a series show a gradual change of physical properties.
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Question 17:
Which of the following is a hydrocarbon?
A. Petroleum
B. Oct-3-ene
C. Ethanol
D. A mixture of hydrogen and carbon
Question 18:
Which of the following names are INCORRECT?
(1) But-3-ene
(2) 1-bromo-propan-3-ol
(3) 2,3-chlorobutane
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)