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