Cliffs AP Chemistry, 3rd Edition

Samples: Multiple-Choice Questions

Directions: The first lettered list consists of the answer choices for questions 1–5, the second
list gives the answer choices for questions 6–10, and the third list gives the answer choices for
questions 11–14. Select the letter of the one choice that properly identifies the given compound
(questions 1–5), describes the given reaction (questions 6–10), or identifies the product of the re-
action (questions 11–14). A choice may be used once, more than once, or not at all in each set.

Questions 1– 5

A. Alcohol

B. Aldehyde

C. Carboxylic acid

D. Ester

E. Ether

1.

Answer: C

The functional group of a carboxylic acid is

The name of this compound is oxalic acid, which is an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid.

2.

Answer: A

The functional group of an alcohol is

The name of this alcohol is ethyl alcohol.

O H

H

C

H

O H

H

C

H

H

C

O

O H

O

C

O

HO C OH

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