1. For the compound, 1,2-dibromoethane, the most stable conformation would be
a. eclipsed (0 degrees)
b. gauche (60 degrees)
c. eclipsed (90 degrees)
d. anti (120 degrees)
2. The compound, 1,3-dimethylcyclobutane, is a constitutional isomer of which of the following?
a. 1,3-dimethylcyclohexane
b. 2,4-dimethylcyclobutane
c. methylcyclopentane
d. ethylcyclopropane
3. The correct name for the following compound is
(CH3CH2)2 CH CH2 CH2-CH2-CH3
4. An alkane (not cyclic) contains 12 carbons. The number of hydrogens is, therefore,
5.A hydrocarbon with no double or triple bonds is called an
a. alkane
b. alkene
c. alkyne
d. aromatic hydrocarbon
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