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3.1 Introduction to Organic Chemistry Flashcards

1
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What does prefix meth- mean?

A

1 carbons

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2
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What does prefix eth- mean?

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2 carbons

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3
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What does prefix prop- mean?

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3 carbons

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4
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What does prefix but- mean?

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4 carbons

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5
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What does prefix pent- mean?

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5 carbons

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6
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What does prefix hex- mean?

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6 carbons

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7
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What does prefix hept- mean?

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7 carbons

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8
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What does prefix oct- mean?

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8 carbons

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9
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What does suffix -ane mean?

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only single bonds

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10
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What does suffix -ene mean?

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contains at least one double bond

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11
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What does suffix -yne mean?

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contains at least one triple bond

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12
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What are isomers?

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Isomers have the same molecular formula but different structural formula

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13
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What are the steps for naming?

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  1. identify no. of carbons in main chains
  2. Nature of bonding in main chain
  3. Position of special bonds - functional groups and double/triple bonds
  4. No. of branching chains (name and position)
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14
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What is the general formula for Alkanes?

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Cn H(2n+2) [excluding cyclics]

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15
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What range of carbon chain lengths are gases at RT?

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1-3 carbons in main chain (not sure if this includes branching)

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16
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What range of carbon chain lengths are liquid at RT?

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4- 8/9 carbons (not sure if this includes branching)

17
Q

What range of carbon chain lengths are solid at RT?

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8/9 - infinite carbons (not sure if this includes branching)

18
Q

When will BP increase?

And why?

A

BP increases as chain length increases.
Secondary bonding of non-polar hydrocarbons is dispersion forces and therefore strength of secondary bonding increase - increasing BP.

Functional groups also impact.

19
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What impacts melting point?

A

The density of the compound - hence the geometric design of the compound/structure

20
Q

Order from highest to lowest MP (of similar molar mass):

  • aldehyde
  • ketone
  • alcohol
A
  1. Alcohol
  2. Aldehyde
  3. Ketone
21
Q

Order from most soluble to least soluble (of similar molar mass):

  • Aldehyde
  • Alcohol
  • Ketone
A
  1. Alcohol
  2. Aldehyde
  3. Ketone

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