3.1 Intro to organic Flashcards
1
Q
What is the suffix for an aldehyde?
A
-al
2
Q
What is the suffix for an ketone?
A
-one
3
Q
What are the 3 types of positional isomers?
A
Chain isomers, positional isomers and functional group iosmers
4
Q
What is the one type of stereoisomerism we study?
A
Geometric/EZ isomerism
5
Q
Why do we get EZ isomerism?
A
Because double bonds can’t rotate
6
Q
How do you remember which letter is which?
A
E is Opposite (vowels), Z is Same (consonant)
7
Q
How is the highest priority atom decided in EZ isomerism?
A
The atoms with the highest atomic number, if there is an equal priority on the first atom then the 2nd in the chain decides it
