Consider the bond dissociation energies listed below in kcal/mol.
CH₃-Br 70
CH₃CH₂-Br 68
(CH₃) ₂CH-Br 68
(CH₃) ₃C-Br 65
These data show that the carbon-bromine bond is weakest when bromine is bound to a ________.

A) methyl carbon
B) primary carbon
C) secondary carbon
D) tertiary carbon
E) quaternary carbon

What effect does a bend in a fatty acid have upon the melting point of the compound, and why?

A) It raises the melting point because intermolecular forces are decreased.
B) It lowers the melting point because intermolecular forces are increased.
C) It lowers the melting point because intermolecular forces are decreased.
D) It raises the melting point because intermolecular forces are increased.

What evidence exists that electrons are found in quantized energy levels?

A) Line spectra of all the primary colors
B) Line spectra with a limited number of lines of color
C) Continuous wave spectra from photons
D) There is no evidence for this.

What class of compounds includes epicatechin?

Provide the name of the major organic product that results when (R)-2-butyl tosylate is treated with sodium iodide.

What is the product of the following reaction?

A) (CH₃) ₃CCH₂CH₂CH₂COOH
B) (CH₃) ₃CCH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂
C) (CH₃) ₃CCH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂
D) (CH₃) ₃CCH₂CH₂CH₂CONH₂

The four atoms of acetylene, C₂H₂, known more formally as ethyne, have what molecular shape?

A) Tetrahedral
B) Square
C) Bent
D) Linear

How is aniline best described?

A) As an alkene
B) As a cyclic alkane
C) As a cyclic alkyne
D) As an aromatic compound based on benzene

Provide the major organic product which results when PhCHOHCH₃ is treated with PCC.

What are most plastic explosives?

A) Mixtures of traditional explosives with rubber and oils
B) Mixtures of low explosives with accelerants
C) Pure high explosives and wood fillers
D) Pure organics with diesel fuel and oils