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1.3 Intro to Organic Chem Flashcards

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1
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What are the four types of Aliphatic Hydrocarbons?

A

Alkanes, Cycloalkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes

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2
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Isomer

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Molecules with the same formula but different arrangements

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3
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Structural Isomer

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Different connectivity

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4
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Stereoisomers

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Different arrangement

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5
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What are the two main types of Stereoisomers?

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Enantiomers, Diastereomers

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6
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What is an Enantiomer?

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Compounds are not superimposable

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7
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What is the common example of a Diasteomer?

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A Cis-Trans isomer

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8
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What is the Molecular formula for Methane?

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CH4

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9
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Molecular formula for Ethane?

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C2H6

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10
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Molecular formula for Propane?

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C3H8

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What do Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic compounds have in common?

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Unsaturated hydrocarbons
Non-polar
low melting point
Soluble in non-polar solvent

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12
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How many carbon atoms form gases, colorless liquids, and waxy white solids?

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1 to 4
5 to 17
18

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13
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What does IUPAC stand for?

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International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

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What is Methanol and it’s uses?

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A colorless, odorless liquid
Used as a solvent for methanol (formaldehyde)

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What is Ethanol and it’s uses?

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Colorless, odorless liquid used in alcohol

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What is a Carbonyl group?

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A carbon atom double bonded to an oxygen.

17
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What is significant about Aldehydes?

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The carbonyl group is always located at the end of the carbon chain

18
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What is significant about Ketones?

A

Carbonyl group is located within the carbon chain

19
Q

How does a Carboxylic acid get its name?

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Taken from the terms carbonyl and hydroxyl

20
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How are Esters formed?

A

The reaction of Carboxylic acids with alcohol

21
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Alcohol/Ethanol structure

A

R - O - H

22
Q

Aldehyde/Ethanal structure

A

. O
=
R - C - H

23
Q

Ketone/Methyl Ethyl Ketone

A

. O
=
R - C - R’

24
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What is an Aromatic Hydrocarbon?

A

Contains a benzene ring
Each carbon is bonded to one hydrogen

25
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Physical state of Organic Compounds?

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Gas, liquid, solid

26
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Boiling/Melting point of Organic Compounds?

A

Low

27
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Solubility of Organic Compounds?

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Mostly insoluble

28
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Conductivity of Organic Compounds?

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Non conductor

29
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Flammability of Organic Compounds?

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Almost all burn

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