MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3965

A student is asked to classify Thiophene, a five-membered ring containing four carbons and one sulfur atom. It belongs to the class of:

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3965

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student is asked to classify Thiophene, a five-membered ring containing four carbons and one sulfur atom. It belongs to the class of:

    • A) Homocyclic compounds
    • B) Heterocyclic compounds
    • C) Acyclic compounds
    • D) Aliphatic compounds

    Answer: Heterocyclic compounds

    Explanation: Thiophene is a heterocyclic compound containing sulfur. Homocyclic is tempting but the ring must contain only carbon atoms.