by aryanna.dibbert
Hydrocarbons are the backbone of organic chemistry, forming the basis of countless compounds and reactions. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these vital molecules, from their simplest forms to their more complex structures. Are you ready to test your knowledge and see how much you really know about hydrocarbons? Let’s get started!
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Hydrocarbons Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the simplest hydrocarbon?
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Butane
2. Which of the following is an alkane?
Ethylene
Acetylene
Methane
Benzene
3. What type of hydrocarbon is benzene?
Alkane
Alkene
Alkyne
Aromatic
4. What is the general formula for alkanes?
CnH2n+2
CnH2n
CnH2n-2
CnH2n+1
5. Which of the following hydrocarbons contains a triple bond?
Ethane
Ethene
Ethyne
Benzene
6. What is the common name for ethene?
Methane
Ethylene
Propane
Acetylene
7. Which hydrocarbon is commonly used as a fuel for cooking?
Methane
Butane
Ethane
Propane
8. What is the name of the process that separates crude oil into different hydrocarbons?
Cracking
Polymerization
Distillation
Hydrogenation
9. Which of the following is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Methane
Ethane
Ethene
Butane
10. What is the molecular formula for propane?
C2H6
C3H8
C4H10
C5H12
11. Which hydrocarbon is a major component of natural gas?
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Butane
12. What is the IUPAC name for acetylene?
Ethene
Ethyne
Ethane
Propene
13. Which hydrocarbon is used as a refrigerant and aerosol propellant?
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Butane
14. What is the primary use of ethylene in the chemical industry?
Fuel
Solvent
Polymer production
Lubricant
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