Midterm Examination
Chemistry 2 11. Toluene is an aromatic derivative used for
I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE. Write True if the
statement is correct, if the statement is false, replace the
underlined word(s) to make the statement correct.
1. Most inorganic and organic compounds are
nonflammable.
➢ False, inorganic compounds
➢ Inorganic compounds are mostly
nonflammable, but almost all organic
compounds are flammable.
2. Isotopes are compounds having the same
molecular formula but different structural
formula.
➢ Isomers
3. Catenation is the bonding of an atom of the same
element to form a series or chain like carbon.
➢ True
4. ROH is the functional group formula for
alcohol.
➢ True
5. The product of combustion or oxidation process
is always carbon dioxide (CO2) and water.
➢ False, combustion
➢ I could not find any sources that the
oxidation process produces CO2 and
H2O.
6. Wurtz synthesis is general test for presence of
halogens in an organic compound.
➢ False, Lassaigne’s test
➢ Some sources see Beilstein’s test as the
answer.
7. Alkanes are aromatic hydrocarbons.
➢ False
➢ Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons, but
idk what to replace alkanes with.
8. Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons and does not
undergo addition reactions.
➢ True
9. The first four members of the series (C1 to C4)
for saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons are
gases.
➢ False, Saturated hydrocarbons (?)
➢ Fourth member of the alkene group
(unsaturated hydrocarbons) is 1-pentane,
a colorless LIQUID, with the odor of
gasolene.
➢ First 4 members are methane, ethane,
propane, and butane.
10. August Kukele proposed the structural formula
of benzene.
➢ True
manufacturing foams and furniture cushions.
➢ False, Polyol/Polyisocyanates
➢ Not sure, but toluene is only used for
paint thinner, lacquers, etc.
12. To test for unsaturation of hydrocarbons use
diluted KMnO4 solution.
➢ False, Bromine solution
➢ Potassium permanganate does not react
with alkanes.
13. Sodium-nitroprusside combined with sulfide
gives Prussian blue precipitate indicating the
presence of sulfur.
➢ False, Dark purple precipitate
14. Paraffin are alkynes such as butane.
➢ False, Alkanes
15. Ortho-xylene is an isomer of 1,2
dimethylbenzene.
➢ True
➢ Both compounds have the formula
C8H10
II. CHEMICAL REACTIONS. Balance the following
chemical equations. Kindly indicate the process, catalyst,
precipitate, and color or precipitate.
1. C12H22O11 + H2SO4 → 12C + H2SO4 + 11H2O
Process: Dehydration
Catalyst: Sulfuric Acid
Precipitate: Carbon
Color of Ppt: Black
2. (CH3CHOO)2Pb + Na2S → PbS↓ + 2CH3COONa
Process: Double Displacement (Metathesis)
Catalyst: No catalyst
Precipitate: Lead Sulfide (PbS)
Color of Ppt: Black
3. 3Na4Fe(CN)6+4FeCl3→ 12NaCl+Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3↓
Process: Double Displacement (Metathesis)
Catalyst: No catalyst
Precipitate: Ferric hexacyanoferrate (II), also
known as Prussian Blue
Color of Ppt: Dark Blue
4. HC ≡ CH + 2AgNO3 + 2NH4OH →
AgC ≡ CAg↓ + 2NH4NO3 + 2H2O
Process: Double Displacement (Metathesis)
Catalyst: No catalyst
Precipitate: Silver Acetylide
Color of Ppt: White or Gray
5. HC ≡ CH + 2CuCl + 2NH4OH → CuC ≡ CuC↓
+ 2NH4Cl + 2H2O
Process: Double Displacement (Metathesis)
Catalyst: No catalyst
Precipitate: Copper(I) Acetylide
Color of Ppt: Reddish-brown
6. C6H6 + CH3Cl → C6H5CH3 + HCl Precipitate: None mentioned
(anhydrous AlCl3 40°) Color of Ppt: N/A
Process: Friedel-Crafts alkylation. It involves
the introduction of an alkyl group (methyl) onto III. FORMULA WRITING. Write the structural
an aromatic ring (benzene). formula of the following compounds.
Catalyst: Anhydrous aluminum chloride (AlCl3)
Products: Toluene (C6H5CH3) & HCl Set A.
1. 3-ethyl pentane:
7. CH3C ≡ CH + 4H2O + 2KMnO4 → 2CH3COOH
+ 2CO2 + 4KOH + 3MnO2↓
Process: Redox Reaction
Catalyst: No catalyst
Precipitate: No precipitate

8. CaC2 + 2H2O → HC ≡ CH + Ca(OH)2

Process: Hydrolysis
Catalyst: No catalyst 2. 2,2 dimethylbutane:
Precipitate: calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2
Color of Ppt: White

(Zn)
9. CH3BrCHBrCH2 → CH2​=CHCH3 + ZnBr2
Process: Halogenation
Catalyst: No Catalyst (Zn is a reducing agent)
Precipitate: No Precipitate
Color of Ppt: N/A 3. 4-ethyl-3-3-dimethyl-5-propyl decane:

10. CH3CHCH2 CH2=CHCH3 + ZnBr2

Process: Elimination (Dehydrohalogenation)
Catalyst: KOH (Potassium hydroxide)
Precipitate: None mentioned
Color of Ppt: N/A
4. 5-sec-butyl decane:
11. CH3CH2OH – H2SO4 170 °C → CH2=CH2 +
H2O
Process: Dehydration
Catalyst: Concentrated sulfuric acid
Precipitate: No precipitate
Color of Ppt: N/A
5. 3-ethyl pentene:
12. 2C4H10 + 13O2 → 8 CO2 + 10 H2O + heat↑
Process: Combustion
Catalyst: No catalyst
Precipitate: No precipitate
Color of Ppt: N/A

13. CH3I + Mg – Dry ether → CH3MgI – H2O → 6. 3-ethyl-2-hexene:

CH4 + Mg(OH)I
Process: Grignard reaction
Catalyst: Dry ether
Precipitate: Mg(OH) I (Magnesium hydroxide
iodide)
7. 3,4 dimethyl-1-pentene:
Color of Ppt: White

14. CH3Cl + Na – Dry ether → NaCl + CH3CH3

Process: Wurtz
Catalyst: Dry ether
Precipitate: None mentioned
Color of Ppt: N/A

15. CH3COONa + NaOH – CaO heat → Na2CO3 +

CH4
Process: Sodium acetate decarboxylation
Catalyst: CaO (Calcium oxide)
8. 3-methyl-1,3 pentadiene: 2. 1-butyne:

3. 2-pentyne:

9. 2-isopropyl-4-methylcyclohexene:
4. 5-methyl-2-hexyne:

5. Cyclohexene:
10. 1-methylcyclopropene:

6. 3-ethyl-1-cyclopentene:

11. 1-butyne:

7. 2-ethyl-1-pentene:
12. 3-methyl-1-butyne:

8. 3-methyl-1-butene:
13. 2-pentyne:

9. 2-butene:
14. 5-methyl-2-hexyne:

10. Cyclopropane:

15. 6-bromo-2-methyl-3-heptyne:
11. Cyclobutane:

Set B.
1. 3-methyl-1-butyne:
12. Cyclopentane:

13. Cyclohexane:

14. Isobutene:

15. Tert-butyl:

16. Isobutyl:

17. N-butane:

18. Butyl:

19. Sec-butyl:

20. Isopropyl: