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Organic chemistry - Test Set 2

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  1. Question 1

    Which one of the major components of vinegar, is acid?
    1. Nitric acid
    2. Acetic acid
    3. Formic acid
    4. Oxalic acid
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  2. Question 2

    Which acid is found in orange?
    1. Acetic acid
    2. Tartaric acid
    3. Salicylic acid
    4. Citric acid
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  3. Question 3

    When milk turns sour, __________ is produced.
    1. lactose
    2. lactic acid
    3. salicylic acid
    4. linoleic acid
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  4. Question 4

    The common name for ethanoic acid is_________.
    1. butanoic acid
    2. acetic acid
    3. propanoic acid
    4. formic acid
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  5. Question 5

    5-8% acetic acid is called.
    1. Vinegar
    2. Ethanol
    3. Ester
    4. Glacial acetic acid
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  6. Question 6

    Which of the following mixtures of carbon has the highest boiling point?
    1. acetic acid
    2. chloroform
    3. ethanol
    4. methane
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  7. Question 7

    Which acid is found in curd?
    1. citric acid
    2. lactic acid
    3. tartaric acid
    4. acetic acid
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  8. Question 8

    Which of the following acids is in sour milk?
    1. glycolic acid
    2. citric acid
    3. lactic acid
    4. tartaric acid
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  9. Question 9

    Which of the following is an organic acid?
    1. Carbonic acid
    2. Sulphuric acid
    3. Nitric acid
    4. Oxalic acid
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  10. Question 10

    Soft drinks include:
    1. carbonic acid
    2. tartaric acid
    3. citric acid
    4. oxalic acid
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  11. Question 11

    Tartaric acid is a component of
    1. Washing soda
    2. Vinegar
    3. Baking soda
    4. Baking powder
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  12. Question 12

    To sodium or potassium salts of carboxylic acids______________ Also called?
    1. Soap
    2. Bleaching powder
    3. Baking soda
    4. Washing soda
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  13. Question 13

    Select the wrong pair from the following.
    1. Organic acid: obtained from chemical fertilizers.
    2. Strong acid: in aqueous solution completely divided into its ions.
    3. Mineral acid: It is dangerous
    4. dilute acid: Its aqueous solution has a low concentration of acid.
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  14. Question 14

    Which of the following contains the highest amount of citric acid?
    1. Banana
    2. Grapes
    3. Lemon
    4. Mango
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  15. Question 15

    Due to increase in…… acid muscle cramps occur.
    1. acetic
    2. lactic
    3. formic
    4. malic
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  16. Question 16

    Which of the following is not a correct match?
    1. Lemon; Oxalic acid
    2. Tamarind: Tartaric acid
    3. Stings of ants: Formic acid
    4. Sour milk: lactic acid
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  17. Question 17

    Which of the following contains Citric acid?
    1. Tamarind
    2. Sour milk
    3. Orange
    4. Tomato
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  18. Question 18

    The weakest acid is_________.
    1. formic acid
    2. oxalic acid
    3. hydrochloric acid
    4. benzoic acid
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  19. Question 19

    Which of the following is an ester?
    1. CH3COOH
    2. CH3COCH3
    3. CH3COOC2H5
    4. CH3CHO
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  20. Question 20

    Formaldehyde is used in which of the following options?
    1. Perfumes
    2. Air conditiners
    3. Refrigerators
    4. Fire extinguishers
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