Organic Synthesis and Industrial Applications
Chemistry ⇒ Carbon and Organic Chemistry
Organic Synthesis and Industrial Applications starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the environmental impact of chlorinated organic compounds produced industrially.
Describe the process of fractional distillation and its importance in the petrochemical industry.
Describe the role of a catalyst in the industrial synthesis of organic compounds.
Explain the difference between batch and continuous processes in industrial organic synthesis.
Explain the importance of atom economy in industrial organic synthesis.
Explain why the use of catalysts is important in the industrial synthesis of organic compounds.
Name the process used for the industrial production of ethyne (acetylene) from calcium carbide.
Name the process used for the industrial synthesis of acetic acid from methanol and carbon monoxide.
Which of the following is a by-product in the industrial synthesis of soap by saponification? (1) Glycerol (2) Methanol (3) Acetone (4) Ethanol
Which of the following is a common industrial application of organic synthesis? (1) Production of pharmaceuticals (2) Manufacture of dyes (3) Synthesis of plastics (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a common industrial method for synthesizing ethanol? (1) Fermentation of sugars (2) Hydration of ethene (3) Oxidation of methane (4) Both 1 and 2
Which of the following is a common use of toluene in industry? (1) Solvent (2) Precursor to TNT (3) Production of benzoic acid (4) All of the above
The industrial production of methanol is carried out by the catalytic hydrogenation of __________.
The industrial synthesis of aspirin involves the reaction of salicylic acid with __________.
The process of converting a carboxylic acid to an ester using an alcohol and acid catalyst is called __________.
The process of converting alkenes to alcohols by reaction with water in the presence of an acid catalyst is called __________.
In the context of green chemistry, is it preferable to use renewable feedstocks for organic synthesis?
Is it true that the Ziegler-Natta catalyst is used in the polymerization of alkenes?
Is the following statement true or false? The Fischer-Tropsch process converts synthesis gas into hydrocarbons.
Is the following statement true or false? The Haber process is used for the industrial synthesis of ammonia, not organic compounds.
