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iGCSE Chemistry (0620) Core:11.2 Naming organic compounds: Exam Style Questions Paper 1

Question

 Which structure is correctly named?

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:

C

It has 2 C atoms and one -OH group, hence it is ethanol. 

Question

Which compound is correctly named?

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: B

It has total 2 carbon atoms and contains -COOH group, hence it is ethanoic acid. 

Question

The formulae of two organic compounds, P and Q, are shown.

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: B

P has -OH group, hence it is an alcohol. 

Q is C4H8 has a C=C bond and has general formula CnH2n hence, it is an alkene.

Question

Which formula represents an alkene?

A CH4               B C2H4                C C2H6                D C2H5OH

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:

B

Alkenes have general formula CnH2n hence, B is an alkene.

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