Chemistry: Matter and Change

Section 2: Alcohols, Ethers, and Amines

Self Check Quizzes

1
The general formula for an amine is __________.

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A)RNH2
B)ROR'
C)ROH
D)RX
2
What is the name of the organic compound that is formed when a hydroxyl group is added to ethane?
A)ethane
B)ethanol
C)ethyl ether
D)ethene
3
Which of the following is not a property of ethanol?

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A)miscible with water
B)higher boiling point than hydrocarbons of similar shape and size
C)non-polar
D)an effective antiseptic
4
If the molecular formula for cyclohexane is C6H12, what is the formula for cyclohexanol?

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A)C6OH
B)C6H12OH
C)C6H10OH
D)C6H11OH
5
Because ethers have no hydrogen atoms bonded to the oxygen atom, they __________.

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A)are non-reactive
B)cannot form hydrogen bonds
C)have high boiling points
D)are more soluble in water than alcohols
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