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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry MCQs for MDCAT Practice

Chemistry section, Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry chapter. Sample questions from past PMC papers.

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  1. Question 1
    the number of asymmetric carbon atoms in tartaric acid is
    • A.1
    • B.4
    • C.2
    • D.0
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  2. Question 2
    Which of the following is the most stable carbocation:
    • A.Secondary
    • B.Primary
    • C.Teritary
    • D.All have same stability
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  3. Question 3
    Among the following, which one is nucleophile:
    • A.H+
    • B.OH-
    • C.Ca2+
    • D.Na+
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  4. Question 4
    Which is an electrophile?
    • A.H2O
    • B.SO3
    • C.NH3
    • D.ROR
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  5. Question 5
    Organic compounds can be classified even based upon the function groups. Identify the one which is not a functional group?
    • A.Isocyanide
    • B.Isocyano
    • C.Carboxyl
    • D.Carbonyl
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  6. Question 6
    What is the common name for 2-propanol?
    • A.Isopropyl alcohol
    • B.Ethylene glycol
    • C.Propylene glycol
    • D.Methyl ethyl ketone
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  7. Question 7
    Which of the following molecules from the FSc syllabus exhibits geometric isomerism but NOT optical isomerism?
    • A.2-Butene
    • B.Lactic Acid
    • C.Tartaric Acid
    • D.2-Chlorobutane
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  8. Question 8
    The correct name of H2C = CH − CH2 − CH2 − OH is:
    • A.1-butene-4-ol
    • B.2-butene-1-ol
    • C.3-butene-1-ol
    • D.None of these
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