C10 - Organic Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the general formula for an alkene?
A
CnH(2n)
2
Q
What elements will alkenes react with?
A
Halogens, hydrogen and steam add molecules across the C=C double bond to form a saturated molecule.
3
Q
What happens when an alkene is completely combusted?
A
Ethene + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water
4
Q
What is the structure of an alcohol?
A
A hydrocarbon that ends with a carbon connected to an OH structure.
5
Q
What is the structure of a carboxylic acid?
A
A hydrocarbon that ends with a carbon double bonded to an oxygen atom, and bonded to an OH structure.
6
Q
What is the structure of an ester?
A
A carboxylic acid where the OH structure is replaced by a hydrocarbon.
