Which statement about the names of organic compounds is correct?

A.
Compounds containing \(\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}\) double bonds are alkanes.
B.
The compound of formula \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CO}_{2} \mathrm{H}\) is methanoic acid.
C.
The compound of formula \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{4}\) is ethane.
D.
The compound of formula \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}\) is an alcohol.
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Exam No:0620_s15_qp_13 Year:2015 Question No:35

Answer:

D

Knowledge points:

11.2.1.1. methane and ethane
11.2.1.2. ethene
11.2.1.3. ethanol
11.2.1.4. ethanoic acid
11.2.1.5. the products of the reactions stated in sections 11.4–11.7
11.2.2. State the type of compound present, given a chemical name ending in -ane, -ene, -ol, or -oic acid or from a molecular formula or displayed formula
11.2.3.1. alkanes
11.2.3.2. alkenes, including but-1-ene and but-2-ene
11.2.3.3. alcohols, including propan-1-ol, propan-2-ol, butan-1-ol and butan-2-ol
11.2.3.4. carboxylic acids containing up to four carbon atoms per molecule
11.2.4. Name and draw the displayed formulae of the unbranched esters which can be made from unbranched alcohols and carboxylic acids, each containing up to four carbon atoms

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