Test Bank Organic Chemistry, 4th Edition Binder Klein, David R. , Chapters 1-23

Chapter One Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry Section: 1.1 Difficulty Level: Easy 1. Chemical reactions occur as a result of: A) Attraction between opposite charges B) Nucleus–Nucleus interactions C) Motion of electrons D) Like atoms interacting E) Combining two chemicals Ans: C Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry Section: 1.1 Difficulty Level: Easy 2. Credit for the first synthesis of an organic compound from an inorganic precursor is generally ascribed to: A) Berzelius B) Arrhenius C) Kekulé D) Wöhler E) Lewis Ans: D Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry Section: 1.1 Difficulty Level: Easy 3. What was long thought to be the difference between inorganic and organic compounds? A) The number of atoms B) The synthesis of organic compounds required a vital force C) The molecular weight D) Inorganic compounds exhibited a strong nuclear force E) Inorganic compounds were composed exclusively of transition metals Ans: B Topic: The Structural Theory of Matter Section: 1.2 Difficulty Level: Easy 4. Constitutional isomers may not differ in what aspects? A) Physical properties B) Atomic connectivity C) Molecular formula D) Name E) Constitution Ans: C Topic: The Structural Theory of Matter Section: 1.2 Difficulty Level: Easy 5. What is the relationship between the following compounds? H C C H H H H C C C H H H H H C H H C C C H H C H H A) They are isotopes B) They are constitutional isomers C) They are the same structure D) They are composed of different elements E) There is no relationship Ans: B Topic: The Structural Theory of Matter Section: 1.2 Difficulty Level: Easy 6. What is the relationship between the following compounds? H H H H H H H C C O C H H C C C O H H H H H H H A) Resonance isomers B) Constitutional isomers C) Empirical isomers D) There is no relationship Ans: B Topic: The Structural Theory of Matter Section: 1.2 Difficulty Level: Easy