C10 Organic Reactions Flashcards
What is the general formula for alcohols?
C(n)H(2n+1)OH
What is the functional group of alcohols?
-O-H
What is the functional group of alkenes?
C=C
What are the first four alcohols?
Methanol
Ethanol
Propanol
Butanol
What is the formula for methanol?
CH3OH
What is the formula for ethanol?
C2H5OH
What is the formula for propanol?
C3H7OH
What is the formula for butanol?
C4H9OH
What is a functional group?
a specific atom or group of atoms which give an organic molecule certain physical or chemical properties.
What is a homologous series?
a group of organic compounds with the same functional group that each consecutive one differs by CH2
What is the general formula for carboxylic acid?
CnH2n+1COOH
What is the functional group of carboxylic acid?
- C = O
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O - H
What are the first four carboxylic acids?
Methanoic Acid
Ethanoic Acid
Propanoic Acid
Butanoic Acid
What is the formula for methanoic acid?
HCOOH
What is the formula for ethanoic acid?
CH3COOH