carbon compounds Flashcards
1
Q
what are aldehydes and ketones?
A
- aldehydes contain the carbonyl group bonded to at least one hydrogen atom
- ketones contain the carbonyl group where the carbon is bonded oxygen via a double bond
- both are organic compounds containing the C=O group
2
Q
what do aldehydes end in?
A
al
3
Q
what do ketones end in?
A
one
4
Q
what are alcohols?
A
- organic compounds that carries at least one hydroxyl functional group. all contain OH group
- good solvents
- can be oxidised to make aldehydes and ketones
- can also form ester with carboxylic acids
5
Q
what do alcohols end in?
A
ol
6
Q
what are carboxylic acids?
A
- all contain RCOOH group
- found in all amino acids
- ethanoic acid is found in vinegar
7
Q
what do carboxylic acids end in?
A
lic acids
8
Q
what are esters?
A
- contain the group -COO-
- formed by condensation reaction between an acid and alcohol
- carboxylic acids can react with alcohols to make esters
9
Q
what do esters end in?
A
oate
