Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Salicylic acid consists of an aldehyde group on the benzene ring other than the primary carboxylic group.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

The carboxyl carbon is more electrophilic than the carbonyl carbon.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

Which of the following is an incorrect name for the following compound?

A. α-Methylpropionic acid
B. β-Methylbutyric acid
C. Isovaleric acid
D. 3-Methylbutanoic acid
Answer» B. β-Methylbutyric acid
4.

Identify the correct IUPAC name of the following compound?

A. 4-Oxocyclohexan-1-carboxylic acid
B. 4-Carboxylcyclohexan-1-one
C. 4-Oxocyclohexylmethanoic acid
D. 4-Oxocyclohexylethanoic acid
Answer» B. 4-Carboxylcyclohexan-1-one
5.

What is the correct IUPAC name of the shown compound?

A. 2-Carboxylmethylcyclopentane
B. 2-Methylcyclopentanecarboxylic acid
C. 2-Methylcyclopentanoic acid
D. (2-Methylcyclopentyl)carboxylic acid
Answer» C. 2-Methylcyclopentanoic acid
6.

What is the IUPAC name of (CH3)3CCH2COOH?

A. Hexanoic acid
B. 2,2,2-Trimethylpropanoic acid
C. 3,3-Dimethylbutanoic acid
D. 4-Methylpentanoic acid
Answer» D. 4-Methylpentanoic acid
7.

What is the IUPAC name of (C6H5)CH2CH2COOH?

A. 2-Phenylethanoic acid
B. 2-Phenylpropanoic acid
C. 3-Phenylethanoic acid
D. 3-Phenylpropanoic acid
Answer» E.
8.

What is the IUPAC name of terephthalic acid?

A. 2-Phenylethanoic acid
B. Benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid
C. Benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
D. Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following has two carboxyl groups in its structure?

A. Succinic acid
B. Crotonic acid
C. Cinnamic acid
D. Mandelic acid
Answer» B. Crotonic acid
10.

Which of the following is not a dicarboxylic acid?

A. Malonic acid
B. Glutaric acid
C. Adipic acid
D. Carballylic acid
Answer» E.
11.

What is the correct IUPAC name of the compound CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOH?

A. Hexenedioc acid
B. Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
C. Penta-1,3-dienioc acid
D. Pentenedioc acid
Answer» C. Penta-1,3-dienioc acid
12.

Which of the following acids have a double bond in their structure?

A. Isobutyric acid
B. Succinic acid
C. Acrylic acid
D. Glutaric acid
Answer» D. Glutaric acid
13.

What is the common name of the simplest dicarboxylic acid?

A. Oxalic acid
B. Malonic acid
C. Acetic acid
D. Propionic acid
Answer» B. Malonic acid
14.

Butyric acid was first obtained from _______

A. red ants
B. vinegar
C. rancid butter
D. goats
Answer» D. goats