Chemistry: Matter and Change

Section 3: Carbonyl Compounds

Self Check Quizzes

1
What is the difference between an aldehyde and a ketone?

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A)Aldehydes have carbonyl groups; ketones have carboxyl groups.
B)Aldehydes have carbonyl groups at the end of a carbon chain; ketones have carbonyl groups within carbon chains.
C)Aldehydes have carboxyl groups; ketones have carbonyl groups.
D)Aldehydes have carboxyl groups at the end of a carbon chain; ketones have carboxyl groups within carbon chains.
2
An organic compound that has a carbonyl group bonded to a hydroxyl group is known as a(n) __________________.
A)alkane
B)alcohol
C)aldehyde
D)carboxylic acid
3
What is the name of the process in which a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol producing an ester and releasing water?
A)hydration
B)halogenation
C)hydroxylation
D)condensation
4
Which of the following is not a property of the ketones?

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A)form hydrogen bonds with each other
B)somewhat soluble in water
C)solvent for waxes
D)polar molecule
5
An ester is any organic compound with a carboxyl group in which the hydrogen of the ______ group has been replaced by a(n) _________ group.

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A)carbonyl; alkyl
B)hydroxyl; ketone
C)hydroxyl; alkyl
D)carbonyl; ketone
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