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1

Which compound contains an allyl group?
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A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
2

Pi (p) bonds are formed by the?
A)Overlap of two s orbitals.
B)Overlap of an s and a p orbital.
C)End-to-end overlap of two p orbitals.
D)Side-to-side overlap of two p orbitals.
3

Stereoisomers are?
A)Molecules with the same numbers of atoms but different structures.
B)Molecules with the same structure.
C)Cyclic molecules.
D)Linear molecules with single bonded carbon atoms.
E)Molecules with different conformations due to a double bond.
4

Which is the most stable isomer?
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5

Alkenes are prepared by?
A)Addition reactions
B)Substitution reactions
C)Elimination reactions
D)Claisen reactions
E)Free radical reactions
6

Dehydration of alcohols is usually accomplished by?
A)Treating the alcohol with H2SO4
B)Treating the alcohol with HCl
C)Treating the alcohol with NaOH
D)Treating the alcohol with Br2
E)Treating the alcohol with SOCl2
7

Zaitsev's rule states?
A)Eliminations occur with the loss of a a hydrogen.
B)Eliminations occur with the loss of a b hydrogen.
C)Eliminations occur with the loss of a b hydrogen, and form the least substituted alkene.
D)Eliminations occur with the loss of a b hydrogen, and form the most substituted alkene.
E)Eliminations occur with the loss of a b hydrogen, and form cyclic alkenes.
8

Which statement about the rearrangement of carbocations is not true?
A)Rearrangements can involve methyl shifts.
B)Rearrangements can involve hydride shifts.
C)Rearrangements occur to form less stable carbocations.
D)Rearrangements can involve 1o carbocations.
E)Rearrangements can involve 2o carbocations.
9

The loss of a halide atom to generate an alkene is known as?
A)A dehydrohalogenation.
B)A dehydration.
C)A reduction.
D)An oxidation.
E)A Diels-Alder reaction.
10

The most reactive conformation for an E2 reaction is?
A)Syn periplanar.
B)Anti periplanar.
C)Gauche stagger
D)Gauche eclips
E)Eclips
11

A regioselective reaction is one which?
A)A single product is produc
B)Multiple products are made in equal amounts.
C)Multiple products are made with one in excess of the others.
D)Involves an oxidation.
E)Involves a reduction reaction.
12

The loss of a hydroxyl group (an alcohol) to generate an alkene is known as?
A)A dehydrohalogenation.
B)A dehydration.
C)A reduction.
D)An oxidation.
E)A Diels-Alder reaction.







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