Question 1
Which element forms the backbone of most compounds studied in organic chemistry?
- Carbon
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Silicon
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Carbon
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Organic Chemistry trivia quiz
Organic Chemistry trivia, played live: seven rounds, ten seconds a question. QuizDown has over 120 Organic Chemistry questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the Organic Chemistry questions cover
- Cross Coupling
- Hydrocarbons
- Functional Groups
- Oxidation
- Alcohols
- Olefination
- Arene Reduction
- Aromaticity
- Carbonyl Chemistry
- Cycloaddition
- Fuel Gases
- Natural Aromas
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Question 2
Which hydrocarbon has the formula CH₄ and is the main component of natural gas?
- Ethane
- Methane
- Propane
- Butane
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Methane
Question 3
Which hydrocarbon has two atoms of the backbone-forming element and six hydrogen atoms?
- Butane
- Methane
- Ethane
- Propane
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Ethane
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