Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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1.

The compound o-Cresol is named as 2-Hydroxymethyl benzene in the IUPAC system.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Which of the following phenols is not dihydric?

A. p-Cresol
B. Catechol
C. Resorcinol
D. Quinol
Answer» B. Catechol
3.

What is the common name of the simplest hydroxy derivative of benzene?

A. Phenol
B. Cresol
C. Cyclohexanol
D. Glycerol
Answer» B. Cresol
4.

Which of the following is an incorrect name for the compound with aromatic ring having hydroxyl groups at para positions?

A. Hydroquinone
B. Benzene-1,4-diol
C. Resorcinol
D. Quinol
Answer» D. Quinol
5.

Identify the correct IUPAC name for the given compound.

A. Butane-diol
B. Butylene glycol
C. Butane-1,3-diol
D. Butane-1,4-diol
Answer» D. Butane-1,4-diol
6.

Identify the correct IUPAC name of the given compound.

A. 3-Ethylbutan-2-ol
B. 2-Ethylbutan-3-ol
C. 3-Methylpropan-2-ol
D. 3-Methylpropan-4-ol
Answer» D. 3-Methylpropan-4-ol
7.

Which of the following is not a polyhydric alcohol?

A. Cyclohexanol
B. Ethylene glycol
C. Propylene glycol
D. Benzene-1,2-diol
Answer» B. Ethylene glycol
8.

Glycerol is a _________ alcohol.

A. monohydric
B. dihydric
C. trihydric
D. tetrahydric
Answer» D. tetrahydric
9.

What is the IUPAC name of Isopropyl alcohol?

A. Propan-1-ol
B. Propan-2-ol
C. 2-Methylpropan-1-ol
D. 2-Methylpropan-2-ol
Answer» C. 2-Methylpropan-1-ol
10.

How many carbon atoms are present in the parent chain of tert-Butyl alcohol?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
11.

What is the common name of Butan-2-ol?

A. n-Butyl alcohol
B. sec-Butyl alcohol
C. Isobutyl alcohol
D. tert-Butyl alcohol
Answer» C. Isobutyl alcohol
12.

According to IUPAC, what is the suffix used for naming alcohols?

A. -al
B. -ol
C. -one
D. -OH
Answer» C. -one