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  • Question
  • The oldest known organic compound is


  • Options
  • A. Urea
  • B. Methane
  • C. Acetic acid
  • D. Benzene

  • Correct Answer
  • Acetic acid 

    Explanation

    In the form of vinegar, acetic acid is known from very early times. It is got by oxidation of fermented liquors (10-15%, alcohol) by air under the influence of a bacteria called 'mycoderma acetic'


  • Chemistry problems


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    • 1. What is a Solution and what are the two parts of a solution?
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    • 2. How many valence electrons are in carbon?

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    • A. 2
    • B. 4
    • C. 6
    • D. 3
    • Discuss
    • 3. Is Nitrogen an Inert gas?

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    • A. TRUE
    • B. FALSE
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    • 4. Which of the following is not a pure substance?

    • Options
    • A. Oxygen
    • B. Carbon dioxide
    • C. Water
    • D. Milk
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    • 5. Is water a Pure substance?

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    • A. TRUE
    • B. FALSE
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    • 6. The element that has the highest first ionization potential is.......

    • Options
    • A. Oxygen
    • B. Carbon
    • C. Boron
    • D. Nitrogen
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    • 7. Which of the following equations represents Photosynthesis?

    • Options
    • A. 6CO2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2
    • B. C6H12O6 + 6O2 -----> CO2 + 6H2O
    • C. CO2 + H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2
    • D. 6O2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6CO2
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    • 8. Which best describes an element?

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    • A. An element is composed of identical atoms
    • B. A pure substance
    • C. a material that has consistent chemical properties
    • D. Both A & B
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    • 9. Why are hydrocarbons insoluble in water?
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    • 10. Which of the following is not soluble in water?

    • Options
    • A. copper(II) hydroxide
    • B. sodium chloride
    • C. silver nitrate
    • D. potassium sulfate
    • Discuss


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