Carbon medium

Carbon and Its Compounds Quiz (Medium)

1. Which allotrope of carbon is a good conductor of electricity?

a) Diamond b) Graphite c) Fullerenes

2. What is the chemical formula of ethanoic acid?

a) C2H6O b) C2H4O2 c) C2H2O4

3. Which gas is released when ethanol reacts with sodium metal?

a) Oxygen b) Hydrogen c) Carbon dioxide

4. What is the common name of CH3COOH?

a) Acetic acid b) Formic acid c) Citric acid

5. Which of the following is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors?

a) Ethanol b) Heavy water c) Acetic acid

6. What is the product formed when methane undergoes complete combustion?

a) Carbon dioxide and water b) Carbon monoxide and water c) Carbon and water

7. Which compound is used as an antiseptic in the medical field?

a) Ethylene glycol b) Ethanol c) Phenol

8. What is the name of the process used for the preparation of alcohols from alkenes?

a) Esterification b) Hydrogenation c) Oxidation

9. Which of the following is an example of a saturated hydrocarbon?

a) Ethene b) Ethyne c) Ethane

10. Which functional group is present in carboxylic acids?

a) -OH b) -COOH c) -NH2