Nomenclature Of Hydrocarbons -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Question 1: What is the correct IUPAC name for the hydrocarbon with the molecular formula CH₄?

(a) Ethane
(b) Propane
(c) Methane
(d) Butane

Question 2: What is the IUPAC name for the hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₂H₆?

(a) Ethane
(b) Propane
(c) Methane
(d) Butane

Question 3: What is the systematic name for the hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₃H₈?

(a) Methane
(b) Butane
(c) Propane
(d) Ethane

Question 4: Which prefix is used to indicate a hydrocarbon chain containing four carbon atoms?

(a) But-
(b) Eth-
(c) Pent-
(d) Prop-

Question 5: What is the IUPAC name for the hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₄H₁₀?

(a) Ethane
(b) Methane
(c) Butane
(d) Pentane

Question 6: What is the systematic name for the hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₅H₁₂?

(a) Pentane
(b) Hexane
(c) Butane
(d) Octane

Question 7: Which prefix is used to indicate a hydrocarbon chain containing six carbon atoms?

(a) Hex-
(b) Oct-
(c) Dec-
(d) Hept-

Question 8: What is the IUPAC name for the hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₆H₁₄?

(a) Octane
(b) Heptane
(c) Hexane
(d) Pentane

Question 9: Which prefix is used to indicate a hydrocarbon chain containing eight carbon atoms?

(a) Dec-
(b) Hex-
(c) Oct-
(d) Hept-

Question 10: What is the IUPAC name for the hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₈H₁₈?

(a) Octane
(b) Hexane
(c) Decane
(d) Heptane

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Question 1: c

Question 2: a

Question 3: c

Question 4: a

Question 5: c

Question 6: a

Question 7: a

Question 8: c

Question 9: c

Question 10: c