1.2 - Substituted hydrocarbons Flashcards
Define a substituted hydrocarbon?
A substituted hydrocarbon that has one or more of its hydrogen atoms replaced by atoms, or groups of atoms of other elements.
Identify substituted hydrocarbons that contain oxygen?
Alcohols, organic (carboxylic) acids, and esters
What is the General Formula of Alcohol?
CnH2n+1OH or CnH2n+2O
What is the Functional Group of Alcohol?
─ OH
What are some examples of Alcohol? (Molecular Formula)
1) CH3OH or CH4O
2) C2H5OH or C2H6O
3) C3H7OH or C3H8O
What is the General Formula of Organic Acid?
CnH2nO2
What is the Functional Group of Organic Acid?
Carboxyl (−COOH)
What are some examples of Organic Acid? (Molecular Formula)
1) CH2O2
2) C2H4O2
3) C3H6O2
What is the General Formula of Esters?
CnH2nO2
What is the Functional Group of Esters?
(−COOC−)
What are some examples of Esters? (Molecular Formula)
1) C2H4O2
2) C3H6O2
3) C4H8O2
Define alcohol?
An organic compound in which a hydroxyl group (−OH) replaces a hydrogen atom of a hydrocarbon
List some uses of alcohol?
1) Ethanol is used as a solvent and as a disinfectant
2) Rubbing alcohol is used for rubbing aching muscles
Define esters?
An ester is a substituted hydrocarbon with a (−COOC−) group
Explain how esters are formed?
Esters are made by reacting an alcohol with organic acid
Organic acid + Alcohol ⟶ ester + water