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coal/gas
100
group of compounds in which there is a constant increment of change in molecular structure from one compound in the series to the next
homologous series
100
organic compound that contains the maximum number of hydrogens per carbon atom
saturated compound
100
Which of these compounds is an alkene? a. methane c. butyne b. nonene d. propanone
nonene
100
How many carbons are in a molecule of hexane? a-3 c. 5 b-4 d. 6
6
100
What is the first stage in the formation of coal?
peat
200
organic compound that contains the maximum number of hydrogens per carbon atom
saturated compound
200
organic compound that contains at least one double or triple carbon-carbon bond
unsaturated compound
200
What is the name of the smallest alkyne?
ethyne
200
What is the name of the alkane having five carbons?
d. pentane
200
What is the main hydrocarbon component of natural gas?
methane
300
any hydrocarbon compound in which a ring has bonding similar to benzene
aromatic compound
300
An organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen and at least one carbon-carbon triple bond is classified as an
alkyne
300
any straight-chain or branched-chain alkane, alkene, or alkyne
aliphatic hydrocarbon
300
How are hydrogen atoms arranged in ethene?
a. in the same plane, separated by angles of 120
300
Which type of coal has the highest carbon content? a. anthracite c. lignite b. bituminous d. peat
anthracite
400
How many valence electrons does a carbon atom have?
4
400
Which of the following compounds is a structural isomer of butane?
2-methylpropane
400
Alkanes are hydrocarbons that contain what type of bonds?
single covalent bonds only
400
Which of the following compounds is a structural isomer of butane?
2-methylpropane
400
What is the first step in the refining of petroleum?
distillation
500
How many covalent bonds can each carbon atom form?
4
500
What compound is the simplest aromatic compound?
benzene
500
What is the simplest alkane? a. butane c. methane b. ethane d. pentane
methane
500
How many different atoms or groups are attached to an asymmetric carbon?
4
500
Which of the following is NOT a product obtained from the distillation of coal tar? a. benzene c. coke b. phenol d. toluene
c. coke