6.E: Organic and Biological Chemistry (Exercises)
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25.1: General Characteristics of Organic Molecules
Concept Review Exercises
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Classify each compound as organic or inorganic.
- C3H8O
- CaCl2
- Cr(NH3)3Cl3
- C30H48O3N
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Which compound is likely organic and which is likely inorganic?
- a flammable compound that boils at 80°C and is insoluble in water
- a compound that does not burn, melts at 630°C, and is soluble in water
Answers
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- organic
- inorganic
- inorganic
- organic
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- organic
- inorganic
Exercises
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Classify each compound as organic or inorganic.
- C6H10
- CoCl2
- C12H22O11
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Classify each compound as organic or inorganic.
- CH3NH2
- NaNH2
- Cu(NH3)6Cl2
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Which member of each pair has a higher melting point?
- CH3OH and NaOH
- CH3Cl and KCl
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Which member of each pair has a higher melting point?
- C2H6 and CoCl2
- CH4 and LiH
Answers
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- organic
- inorganic
- organic
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- NaOH
- KCl
25.5: Functional Groups
Concept Review Exercises
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What is the functional group of an alkene? An alkyne?
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Does CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 have a functional group? Explain.
Answers
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carbon-to-carbon double bond; carbon-to-carbon triple bond
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No; it has nothing but carbon and hydrogen atoms and all single bonds.
Exercises
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What is the functional group of 1-butanol (CH3CH2CH2CH2OH)?
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What is the functional group of butyl bromide, CH3CH2CH2CH2Br?
Answer
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OH