Question 1

What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

Accepted Answer

A)  pentanoic acid
B)  2-methylbutanoic acid
C)  3-methylbutanoic acid
D)  2-methyl butyric acid
E)  2-methyl-4-butanoic acidF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Soaps are salts of long chain fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is found in vinegar?

Accepted Answer

A)  nitric acid
B)  formic acid
C)  acetic acid
D)  propionic acid
E)  butyric acidF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The compound below is named

Accepted Answer

A)  benzoic acid amine.
B)  3-aminobenzoic acid.
C)  2-acid aniline.
D)  benzamide.
E)  2-aminobenzoic acid.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

When compared to sulfuric acid, how strong are carboxylic acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  stronger
B)  just as strong
C)  weaker
D)  not acidic at allE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

What is the method of preparing carboxylic acids from alcohols or aldehydes?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction
B)  hydration
C)  oxidation
D)  saponification
E)  hydrolysisF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Which carboxylic acid in the list below is an aromatic carboxylic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  acetic acid
B)  benzoic acid
C)  butyric acid
D)  benzene
E)  citric acidF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Give the IUPAC name for the following compound.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethyl propyl ether
B)  ethyl propanoate
C)  ethyl butanoate
D)  hexanoic acid
E)  4-hexanalF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 9

What α-hydroxy acid is found predominantly in grapes?

Accepted Answer

A)  tartaric acid
B)  citric acid
C)  lactic acid
D)  glycolic acid
E)  benzoic acidF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following is the reaction for the neutralization of β-hydroxybutyric acid with NaOH?

Accepted Answer

A)  
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)   F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

The alcohol and carboxylic acid required to form propyl ethanoate are

Accepted Answer

A)  methanol and propionic acid.
B)  ethanol and propionic acid.
C)  propanol and propanoic acid.
D)  1-propanol and ethanoic acid.
E)  2-propanol and ethanoic acid.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 12

The Krebs cycle is a process that the cell uses to produce energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which organic acid accounts for the odor of rancid butter?

Accepted Answer

A)  propionic acid
B)  acetic acid
C)  formic acid
D)  butyric acid
E)  ethanoic acidF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

An ester is derived from an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the reaction for the saponification of methyl acetate?

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)   F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which compound below contains an ester functional group?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 - O -CH2- CH₃   
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C)  2 - O -CH2- CH₃   
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G) B) and D)

Question 17

When benzoic acid is neutralized by sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate is formed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Alpha-hydroxy acids should be used at concentrations under 10% in skin care products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the common name of this compound?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethyl methyl ester
B)  diethyl ester
C)  ethyl methanoate
D)  2-ether-2-butanone
E)  ethyl acetateF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Long chain carboxylic acids are also known as fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Which organic acid accounts for the odor of rancid butter?

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When compared to sulfuric acid, how strong are carboxylic acids?

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Which carboxylic acid in the list below is an aromatic carboxylic acid?

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Which of the following is the reaction for the saponification of methyl acetate?

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What α-hydroxy acid is found predominantly in grapes?

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What is the method of preparing carboxylic acids from alcohols or aldehydes?

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What is the common name of this compound?

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The compound below is named

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Which compound below contains an ester functional group?

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Long chain carboxylic acids are also known as fatty acids.

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Which of the following is the reaction for the neutralization of β-hydroxybutyric acid with NaOH?

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The Krebs cycle is a process that the cell uses to produce energy.

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What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

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Soaps are salts of long chain fatty acids.

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Give the IUPAC name for the following compound.

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When benzoic acid is neutralized by sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate is formed.

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Alpha-hydroxy acids should be used at concentrations under 10% in skin care products.

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The alcohol and carboxylic acid required to form propyl ethanoate are

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Which of the following is found in vinegar?

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An ester is derived from an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.

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