C6 Global Carp Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of a homologous series?
A
Same general formula Same functional group Members differ by CH2 Trends in physical properties Similar chemical reactions
2
Q
General formula for alkanes
A
CnH(2n+2)
3
Q
Alkenes general formula
A
CnH(2n)
4
Q
Alkanes functional group
A
None
5
Q
Alkenes functional group
A
C=C carbon carbon double bond
6
Q
How are alcohols formed?
A
By reacting Alkenes with water
7
Q
Alcohol functional group
A
OH
8
Q
Alcohols general formula
A
CnH(2n+1)OH
9
Q
How are carboxylic acids formed
A
When alcohols react with with oxidising agents
Potassium manganate (VII)
10
Q
Carboxylic acid general formula
A
C(n-1)H(2n+1)COOH
11
Q
Carboxylic acid functional group
A
COOH
12
Q
How are Alkenes made?
A
By cracking larger alkanes
13
Q
How are esters made?
A
Reacting carboxylic acid with alcohols
14
Q
What is the ester function group?
A
COO
15
Q
What is the amide function group
A
CONH