PRE TEST in Carbon Compounds

Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer. Write the corresponding letter of your choice on your answer sheet.

1) Which of the following best describes the bond between the atoms of organic/carbon molecule?

A. a transfer of protons B. a transfer of electrons

C. a pair of shared protons D. a pair of shared electrons

2) To which element can carbon bond to?

A. H B. N C. O D. all of these

3) All of the following can combine with carbon to form an organic compound EXCEPT

A. hydrogen B. oxygen C. nitrogen D. copper

4) Which of the following pairs is highly flammable?

A. gasoline; acetone B. water; ethanol C. oil; vinegar D. LPG; kerosene

5) Princess wants to remove her nail polish. What must she use?

A. gasoline B. vinegar C. ethanol D. acetone

6) Most organic compounds have boiling and melting point which are ______as compared to inorganic compounds.

A. higher B. lower C. constant D. varied

7) What is the common use of methane?

A. disinfectant B. artificial ripening agent C. fertilizer D. fuel

8) Which alkane would likely to have a very low boiling point?

A. butane B. hexane C. pentane D. propane

9) To which group of hydrocarbons does the molecule with the structure given:

A. alkane B. alkene C. alkyne D. none of these

10) How many types of bonds are there in the given hydrocarbon compound:

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

11. Emmanuel Juan, a fisherman, went home with some of his catch and told his son to cook the fish. But his son said,
“Father, the stove ran out of fuel already.” Then his father told him to buy some so that they could start cooking the fish.
Which organic compound do you think the boy will buy?

A. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) B. gasoline C. lubricating oil D. isopropyl alcohol

12. Which of the following pairs of organic compounds is highly flammable?

A. gasoline, acetone B. water, ethyl alcohol

C. lubricating oil, isopropyl alcohol D. liquefied petroleum gas, kerosene

13. Which of the following chemical formula of organic compound is an alcohol?

14. Honey is applying something to the ball bearings of the wheels of her bicycle so that friction will be minimized.
Which of the following material do you think she is using?

A. vinegar B. isopropyl alcohol C. kerosene D. lubricating oil

15. A gasoline boy was being scolded by his store manager for smoking in the vicinity of the gasoline station. Why do you
think the manager scolded his employee?

A. because gasoline is volatile and flammable B. because gasoline has a bad odor

C. because gasoline is viscous D. because gasoline has a black color

16. Amidst COVID-19, DOH advised everyone to thoroughly disinfect their hands with ________.

A. formalin B. isopropyl alcohol C. kerosene D. acetone

17. Ethene is a natural gas produced in plants, which acts as a natural ripening agent of fruits. Which of the following
organic compounds has the same ability to ripen fruits?

A. butane B. propene C. acetylene D. pentyne

18. What is the common use of methane?

A. disinfectant B. fertilizer C. artificial ripening agent D. fuel

19. Which of the following uses of organic compounds are TRUE about the use of isopropyl alcohol?

I. Cleaner II. Fuel III. Disinfectant IV. Fertilizer

A. I, II, and III only B. II and III only C. III and IV only D. I and IV only

20. Salvador has to remove the red paint in the paintbrush so that he could still use it again next time. What organic
compound should he use to remove the paint in the paintbrush?

A. acetic acid B. lubricating oil C. kerosene D. formaldehyde

21. Which of the following statements best describe organic compounds?

A. Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon and oxygen only.

B. Organic compounds are compounds that are produced by living things.

C. Organic compounds are composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen.

D. Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon atoms only.

22. Which of the following compounds is a carbonyl compound?

23. What organic compound is used by embalmers in treating human cadavers?

A. acetic acid B. formaldehyde C. methyl alcohol D. acetone

24. How do carbon atoms form many organic compounds?

A. by attracting other elements toward themselves to form the bonds

B. by forming many bonds with other carbon atoms and other elements

C. by sharing their electrons with other metal and non-metal elements

D. by transferring their electrons to the atoms of surrounding elements

25. What is the maximum number of bonds can a carbon atom form?

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5