C2.5 Organic Chemistry Flashcards
What is a homologous series?
A family of organic compounds where members have
Same general formula
Similar chemical properties
Show gradation in physical properties
Differ successively by a CH2 Unit
What is the general formula for Alkanes?
CnH2n+2
What is the general formula of Alkenes?
CnH2
What is the general formula for alcohols?
CnH2n+1OH
What is the general formula of carboxylic acids?
CnH2nO2
What is a hydrocarbon?
A compound consisting of only hydrogen and carbon.
What is the functional group of an alkane?
None
What is the functional group of an alkene?
Double bond
What is the functional group of an alcohol?
OH
What is the functional group of a carboxylic acid?
COOH
What is a crude oil?
A finite resource which will run out which is a mixture of hydrocarbons of different sizes.
Explain the 4 stages of fractional distillation
Crude oil enters fractioning column as hot gas
Hot gas moves up column
Temperature decreases going up column
Each fraction condenses when it hits it’s own boiling point and is then removed from column
What is refinery gas used as?
Fuel
What is petrol used as? (40C)
Fuel in cars
What is naphtha used in? (110)
Used in chemical production