C10 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a functional group?
A
An atom or group of atoms which use organic compounds their characteristics reactions
1
Q
What is an alcohol?
A
A homologous series with the -OH functional group
2
Q
What is a Carboxylic acid?
A
A homologous series with the -COOH functional group
3
Q
What is an Ester?
A
A homologous series with the
R - CO- R functional group
4
Q
What is fermentation?
A
The reaction in which enzymes in yeast convert glucose into ethanol and CO2
5
Q
Which is more reactive? Alkanes or Alkenes
A
Alkenes because the C = C is easier to break so it reacts easier
6
Q
Why is there no Methene?
A
Because there would be no C=C double bond which gives it its characteristics
