Applications of Organic Chemistry (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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Why are fossil fuels classified as non-renewable resources?
Why are fossil fuels classified as non-renewable resources?
They cannot be replaced in a lifetime
Which conditions are used in catalytic cracking compared to thermal cracking?
Which conditions are used in catalytic cracking compared to thermal cracking?
Lower pressures and temperatures
What temperature is crude oil heated to in fractional distillation?
What temperature is crude oil heated to in fractional distillation?
Approximately 700°C
Which compounds condense first during fractional distillation?
Which compounds condense first during fractional distillation?
Compounds with higher boiling points
What are the products of complete combustion of alkanes?
What are the products of complete combustion of alkanes?
, , energy
What is the correct order for balancing combustion equations?
What is the correct order for balancing combustion equations?
Carbon, then hydrogen, then oxygen
Which two substances react to form an ester?
Which two substances react to form an ester?
An alcohol and a carboxylic acid
What is the ester formed from hexanol and propanoic acid called?
What is the ester formed from hexanol and propanoic acid called?
Hexyl propanoate
Which property is characteristic of esters?
Which property is characteristic of esters?
Pleasant, fruity smells
Which acid catalyst is used in laboratory ester preparation?
Which acid catalyst is used in laboratory ester preparation?
Concentrated sulfuric acid