3.1.1 Functional Groups Flashcards
1
Q
general forums alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
2
Q
general formula alkenes
A
CnH2n
3
Q
general formula alcohols
A
CnH2n+2O
4
Q
what is a functional group
A
is group of atoms that characterise the chemistry of a molecule
5
Q
what is an alkyl group
A
a saturated hydrocarbon chain attached to molecule - R can be used to represent alkyl groups
6
Q
what is a homologous series
A
a set of compounds with the same functional group
7
Q
what does aliphatic mean
A
contain carbon chains with NO BENZENE RING
8
Q
what does alicyclic mean
A
are aliphatic compounds that have non-aromatic rings but no side chains
9
Q
what does aromatic mean
A
contains a benzene ring
