Organic Chemistry - SS1 Chemistry Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Organic chemistry is the study of:
Inorganic compounds
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Organic compounds
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Both inorganic and organic compounds
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Chemical reactions
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Which element is the central component in organic compounds?
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Carbon
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Hydrogen
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Oxygen
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Nitrogen
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organic compounds?
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They often contain carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds.
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They are typically insoluble in water.
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They have low boiling points.
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They are only derived from living organisms.
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Which of the following is an example of an organic compound?
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Sodium chloride (NaCl)
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Methane (CH4)
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Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
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Nitric acid (HNO3)
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Which branch of organic chemistry focuses on the study of carbon compounds containing hydrocarbon chains?
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Biochemistry
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Organic synthesis
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Aliphatic chemistry
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Aromatic chemistry
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Which of the following is NOT a functional group commonly found in organic compounds?
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Hydroxyl group (-OH)
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Carbonyl group (C=O)
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Nitrate group (NO3-)
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Amino group (-NH2)
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Organic compounds are widely used in various applications, including:
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Pharmaceuticals
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Plastics
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Dyes and pigments
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All of the above
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Which of the following is NOT a major class of organic compounds?
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Alkanes
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Aldehydes
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Carbohydrates
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Alcohols
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The general formula for alkanes, a class of hydrocarbons, is:
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CnH2n
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CnH2n+2
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CnHn
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CnHn+2
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The study of carbon compounds containing benzene rings is known as:
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Heterocyclic chemistry
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Aromatic chemistry
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Organic synthesis
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Organometallic chemistry
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