Versatile Nature of Carbon

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Versatile Nature of Carbon: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Versatile Nature of Carbon, Bonding of Carbon with Heteroatoms, Organic Compounds & Identification of Parent Carbon Chain etc.

Important Questions on Versatile Nature of Carbon

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The general formula for homologous series of haloalkanes is _____. 

A. CnH2n+1X

B. CnH2n+1

C. CnH2n-1

(Enter your correct answer as A, B or C)

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Haloalkanes are derived from the general formula CnH2x+2.

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The general formula for homologous series of haloalkanes is:

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What is the homologous series of haloalkanes?

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The correct parent chain for the following compound is: 

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The parent chain for isopropyl alcohol contains 4 carbon atoms.

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The parent carbon chain for the following compound is _____. 

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The chemical formula of hexane is C6H6.

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The chemical formula of hexane is _____.

A. C6H10

B. C6H12

C. C6H14

(Enter your correct answer as A, B or C)

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What is the formula of hexane?

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Draw and explain the chain structure of n-hexane.

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What prefix is used to name a hydrocarbon with two carbon atoms? 

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The prefix for the alkyl group containing seven carbons is _____. 

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Primary prefix is used to indicate whether the molecule is cyclic or not.

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​​​​​​ Write the formulae and names of first three carboxylic acids.​

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Geometrical isomerism is possible with alkenes.

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The molecular formula of the first member of certain group of organic compounds is CH2O HCHO. What is the general name of the functional group of this group of organic compound?

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The molecular formula of the first member of certain group of organic compounds is CH2O HCHO. What will be the name and molecular formula of the third member of this group if the members of this group are in homologous series.

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Choose the correct molecular formula and structural formula of an alkene having five carbon atoms:

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The first member of alkane that shows structural isomerism is: