Question of the Day #9: Organic Chemistry

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For today's question, have a go at these organic chemistry questions in anticipation to our upcoming organic chemistry videos as requested by many of you:

Q1: Which group has the highest priority in naming?

A) Alcohol (–OH)

B) Ketone (C=O)

C) Carboxylic acid (–COOH)

D) Alkene (C=C)

Q2: What is the correct formatting for a molecule with methyl groups on carbons 2 and 3 of butane?

A) 2,3 dimethylbutane

B) 2,3-dimethylbutane

C) 2-3-dimethylbutane

D) 2,3-dimethyl butane

Q3: Which option correctly distinguishes between aldehydes and ketones?

A) Aldehydes have a carbonyl group at the end of the chain; ketones have it in the middle.