Question

1) A phenol has a(n) ________ group attached to a benzene ring.

hydroxyl

carbonyl

amino

carboxyl

2) A homologous series of alcohols contains

a different number of carbon atoms, but the same number of hydroxyl groups.

only isomers.

the same number of carbon atoms, but a different number of hydroxyl groups.

the same number of carbon atoms and the same number of hydroxyl groups.

3) Alcohols and ethers have similar functional groups, yet they have very different properties. Discuss the structural similarities and differences between ethers and alcohols.

Check all that apply.

ROR

RNH2

RCOOR

RCOOH

RSH

ROH

4) Which of the following compounds is a thiol?

CH3CH2CH2SH

CH3CH2CH2OH

CH3CH2SCH2CH3

CH3CH2OCH2CH3

5) Which substance causes fetal alcohol syndrome?

CH3OCH3

CH3CH2OH

CH3OH

CH3CHOHCH3

6) The smallest cyclic ether is called

ethylene oxide.

ethylene glycol.

ethanol.

diethyl ether.

Answer 1

1) A phenol has a(n) ________ group attached to a benzene ring.

Hydroxy group

2) A homologous series of alcohols contains

a different number of carbon atoms, but the same number of hydroxyl groups.

3) Alcohols and ethers have similar functional groups, yet they have very different properties. Discuss the structural similarities and differences between ethers and alcohols.

ROH

ROR

4) Which of the following compounds is a thiol?

CH3CH2CH2SH

5) Which substance causes fetal alcohol syndrome?

CH₃CH₂OH

6) The smallest cyclic ether is called

ethylene oxide.