MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3987

A researcher is comparing two heterocyclic compounds: thiophene and furan. What is the specific difference in their ring compositions?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3987

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher is comparing two heterocyclic compounds: thiophene and furan. What is the specific difference in their ring compositions?

    • A) Thiophene is homocyclic while furan is heterocyclic
    • B) Furan contains a nitrogen atom in the ring
    • C) Thiophene contains an oxygen atom in the ring
    • D) Thiophene contains sulfur and furan contains oxygen

    Answer: Thiophene contains sulfur and furan contains oxygen

    Explanation: Thiophene contains sulfur in the ring, while furan contains oxygen, making them both heterocyclic but with different heteroatoms.