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Ch. 9- Organic Chemistry Flashcards

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organic chemistry

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the study of the compounds of carbon

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properties of organic compounds

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  • generally form covalent bonds
  • have lower melting/boiling points
  • may exist as gases, liquids, or solids at room temp.
  • are not generally soluble in water
  • do not conduct electricity well
  • slower reactions
  • almost always undergo combustion
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properties of inorganic compounds

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  • often form ionic bonds
  • have higher melting/boiling points
  • usually solids at room temp.
  • many are polar
  • dissolve readily in water
  • good conductors of electricity
  • react very quickly
  • generally do not burn
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hydrocarbon

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an organic compound that contains only carbon & hydrogen

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aliphatic compound

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a nonaromatic substance, which has little or no multiple bonding between carbon atoms

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alkane

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hydrocarbons with only single bonds; a saturated hydrocarbon

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structural formula

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a chemical formula that shows how the atoms of a molecule are arranged, to which other atom(s) they are bonded, and the kinds of bonds

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saturated hydrocarbon

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an alkane; a compound of carbon and hydrogen with only single bonds

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why are alkanes considered “saturated hydrocarbons”?

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because each carbon atom is “saturated” with hydrogen atoms; that is, each carbon is bonded to the maximum number of hydrogen atoms

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general formula that represents alkanes

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CnH2n+2

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condensed structural formula

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a chemical formula for an organic compound that omits the bonds joining hydrogens to carbons

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homologous series

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a series of compounds whose adjacent members differ by a fixed unit of structure

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isomers (constitutional isomers)

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compounds that have the same molecular formula, but different structures

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properties of alkanes

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  • most are flammable
  • at room temp…
    • alkanes with 1-4 carbon atoms per molecule= gases
    • alkanes with 5-16 carbon atoms per molecule= liquids
    • alkanes with 16+ carbon atoms per molecule= solids
  • densities of liquid & solid alkanes are typically less than that of water
  • nonpolar
  • insoluble in water
  • float on top of water
  • they dissolve other organic substances of low polarity
  • undergo few chemical reactions, most important chemical property is undergoing combustion, producing heat
  • mainly serve as fuels
  • burn with a clean yellow flame
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how does methane effect the human body?

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  • methane barely reacts with the human body
    • humans could breathe a mix of 80% methane & 20% oxygen, even though its highly flammable
    • humans would die from breathing in 100% methane, but not because of its presence, but because of lack of oxygen
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how do light liquid alkanes effect the body?

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  • light liquid alkanes will dissolve & wash away body oils when in contact with skin
    • repeated contact causes dermatitis
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can we ingest alkanes?

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NO

  • ingestion of most alkanes causes serious damage to lungs and/or other internal tissues
    • alkanes cause chemical pneumonia by dissolving fatlike molecules from cell membranes in alveoli, allowing lungs to fill with fluid
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what’s one exception to ingesting alkanes?

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mineral oil, which is safe to ingest to use as a laxative

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how do heavier liquid alkanes effect the body?

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they’re used as skin softeners (example, petroleum jelly)

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meth-

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one (for naming alkanes)

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eth-

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two (for naming alkanes)

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prop-

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three (for naming alkanes)

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but-

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four (for naming alkanes)

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pent-

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five (for naming alkanes)

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hex-

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six (for naming alkanes)

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hept-

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seven (for naming alkanes)

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oct-

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eight (for naming alkanes)

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non-

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nine (for naming alkanes)

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dec-

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ten (for naming alkanes)

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cyclic hydrocarbon

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a hydrocarbon in which the carbon chain joins to itself in a ring

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whats the simplest possible cyclic hydrocarbon?

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cyclopropane (C3H6)

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cycloalkanes

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cyclic hydrocarbons containing only single bonds

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general formula that represents cycloalkanes

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CnH2n

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skeletal structure

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representation of the carbon skeleton of a molecule, often shown as a geometric figure or shape

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whats the simplest hydrocarbon molecule possible?

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CH4 (methane)

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whats the simplest alkene possible?

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C2H4 (ethylene)

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alkene

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a hydrocarbon containing one or more double bonds

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general formula that represents alkenes

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CnH2n

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most important organic chemical produced commercially

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ethylene (C2H4)

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alkyne

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a hydrocarbon containing one or more triple bonds

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general formula that represents alkynes

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CnH2n-2

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simplest member of the alkyne family

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acetylene (C2H2)

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unsaturated hydrocarbon

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an alkene, alkyne, or aromatic hydrocarbon; a hydrocarbon containing one or more double or triple bonds or aromatic rings

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what does the “1” indicate in “1-pentene”?

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the location of the double bond (1 means the double connects the first carbon atom to the next)

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what does the “1” indicate in “1-pentene”?

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the location of the double bond (1 means the double connects the first carbon atom to the next)

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addition reaction

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a reaction in which the single product contains all the atoms of two reactant molecules

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properties of alkenes & alkynes

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  • generally, hydrocarbons at room temp…
    • with 2-4 carbon atoms per molecule= gases
    • with 5-18 carbon atoms per molecule= liquids
    • with 18+ carbon atoms per molecules= solids
  • insoluble in water
  • float on top of water
  • combustable
  • undergo many more chemical reactions than alkanes including addition reactions (a reaction in which the single product contains all the atoms of two reactant molecules)
  • burn with a smokey flame
  • they can add to each other to form large molecules called polymers
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geometric isomers

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molecules having the same molecular formula that are locked into their spatial positions with respect to one another due to a double bond or a ring structure

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requirements for geometric isomerism

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  • rotation must be restricted in the molecule

- there must be two different groups on each of the doubly bonded carbon atoms

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aromatic compound

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a strong-smelling compound that has a ring structure and properties like those of benzene

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who discovered benzene?

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Michael Faraday

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August Kekulé

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prepared a structure for benzene that contained double bonds

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why is benzene so stable?

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its carbon atoms conform to the octet rule due to its constantly moving ring of electrons, which resist being disrupted

54
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why has the use of benzene been restricted?

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long exposure to benzene causes leukemia

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name some simple aromatic hydrocarbons & their uses

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  • benzene, toluene, xylenes
    • liquids that float on water
    • used as solvents, fuels, and to make other benzene derivatives
  • naphthalene
    • volatile, white, crystalline solid
    • used as an insecticide, especially moth repellant
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substituent

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an atom or group of atoms substituted for a hydrogen atom on a hydrocarbon

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what does the “1, 4” indicate in “1,4-C6H4(CH3)2”

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the relative location(s) of the substituent

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similar properties of chlorinated hydrocarbons

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  • only slightly polar
  • do not dissolve in water (which is highly polar)
  • dissolve & dissolve in fats, oils, greases, and other substances of low polarity
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chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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compounds containing carbon AND BOTH fluorine & chlorine

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properties & effects of CFCs

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  • CFCs don’t dissolve in water and barely react with most other substances
  • CFCs are used as propellants, but are being phased out due to their ability to deplete the ozone layer
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what does “per-“ indicate in “perfluorocarbon”

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“per-“ = replaced

so we know that this is a hydrocarbon with all of its hydrogen atoms replaced by fluorine (-fluoro-) atoms

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alkyl group (–R)

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the group of atoms that results when a hydrogen atom is removed from an alkane

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functional group

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an atom or group of atoms that confers characteristic properties to a family of organic compounds

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functional group

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an atom or group of atoms that confers characteristic properties to a family of organic compounds

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write names and formulas of simple alkyl groups in 9.5!!!!!

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methyl
ethyl
propyl
and so on….

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why are functional groups important?

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they dictate the type of chemical reaction a compound will undergo

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alcohol (ROH)

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an organic compound composed of an alkyl group and a hydroxyl group

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what are the common alcohols & which one is the simplest?

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  • methyl alcohol (simplest)
  • ethyl alcohol
  • propyl alcohol
  • isopropyl alcohol
69
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what is methanol made from?

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wood

70
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what is ethanol made from?

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  • fermentation of grain or other starchy/sugary materials (auto fuel & beverages)
  • mixing ethylene & water (industrial uses)
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whats the most abused drug in the US?

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ethanol

72
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how is methanol toxic?

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  • it oxidizes in the body to form formaldehyde

- ingesting just 1 oz can cause blindness and/or death

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how is ethanol toxic?

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  • it slows physical & mental abilities
  • in small amounts, this makes people feel “drunk”
  • in larger amounts, this causes unconsciousness and/or death
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explain the toxicity of isopropanol

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its more toxic than ethanol, but less toxic than methanol; causes illness and sometimes death

75
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what do ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and glycerol have in common?

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they’re all alcohols that contain more than one hydroxyl group (OH)

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ethylene glycol use & effect on the body

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  • main ingredient in permanent antifreeze

- oxidizes in the liver to form oxalic acid, which can damage the kidneys, leading to death

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propylene glycol use & effect on the body

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  • safer ingredient in permanent antifreeze

- not toxic

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glycerol uses & effect on the body

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  • by-product from fats during soap manufacturing
  • used in lotions to keep skin soft & in food additives to keep cakes moist
  • reacts with nitric acid to make an important vasodilator
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phenols

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a compound with an -OH group attached to a benzene ring

80
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what was the first antiseptic ever used, by who, and why is it not ideal?

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Joseph Lister used phenol; not ideal because it kills healthy cells

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how do we use phenols today?

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as a disinfectant or as an antioxidant

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ether (ROR’)

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a molecule with two hydrocarbon groups attached to the same oxygen atom

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diethyl ether

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  • best-known ether that used to be the most popular anesthetic, but not anymore due to its side-effects
  • dissolves many organic compounds that are insoluble in water
  • readily evaporates
  • has little chemical reactivity other than being highly flammable
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explain how ethers react with oxygen

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they react slowly with oxygen to form unstable peroxides, which can decompose explosively

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which ether is produced the most commercially and what do we use it for?

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  • make ethylene glycol
  • sterilizes medical instruments
  • used in the synthesis of detergents
86
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what do we use ethylene glycol for?

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antifreeze and polyester fibers

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thiol (R–SH)

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an organic compound composed of an alkyl group and a thiol (–SH) group

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carbonyl group (C=O)

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a functional group consisting of a carbon atom joined to an oxygen atom by a double bond

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aldehyde (RCHO)

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an organic compound with a carbonyl group that has a hydrogen atom attached to the carbonyl carbon

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ketone (RCOR’)

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an organic compound with a carbonyl group between two carbon atoms

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ketone (RCOR’)

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an organic compound with a carbonyl group between two carbon atoms

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what is the simplest aldehyde? name some of its properties, how its used, and how its created

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formaldehyde (HCHO)

  • gas at room temp & readily soluble in water
  • used as a preservative for bio specimens, in embalming fluid, making plastics, & in disinfectants
  • created by the oxidation of methanol
93
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what are the 4 common aldehydes?

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  • formaldehyde
  • acetaldehyde
  • propionaldehyde
  • butyraldehyde
94
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what is benzaldehyde

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an aldehyde attached to a benzene ring

95
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what is the simplest ketone? how is it created and used?

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acetone

  • made by the oxidation of isopropyl alcohol
  • commonly used as a solvent for certain organic materials, also used as paint/varnish removers
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name the common ketones

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  • acetone
  • ethyl methyl ketone
  • isobutyl methyl ketone
97
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how can we best distinguish ketones from aldehydes?

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ketones have the carbonyl INSIDE its carbon chain, whereas aldehydes have the carbonyl ON THE END of its carbon chain

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carboxyl group (–COOH)

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a carbon atom with a double bond to one oxygen atom and a single bond to a second oxygen atom, which in turn is bonded to a hydrogen atom; the functional group of carboxylic acids

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carboxylic acid (RCOOH)

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a foul-smelling organic compound that contains the carboxyl functional group

100
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what is the simplest carboxylic acid and how is it produced?

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formic acid; poisonous weak acid injected by ant bites & wasp/bee stings

101
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what is the most familiar carboxylic acid?

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acetic acid, also known as vinegar

102
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what’s the most foul-smelling compound and where is it found?

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butyric acid; its an ingredient in body odor, which helps dogs find people

103
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benzoic acid

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the acid with a carboxylic group attached directly to a benzene ring

104
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name the simple carboxylic acids

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  • formic acid
  • acetic acid
  • propionic acid
  • butyric acid
  • benzoic acid
105
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ester (RCOOR’)

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a fruity tasting & smelling organic compound derived from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol

106
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amino group (–NH2)

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a functional group comprised of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms

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amine

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a nitrogen compound derived from ammonia by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aromatic group(s)

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amide group (–CON–)

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a functional group in which a carbon is joined to an oxygen atom by a double bond and to a nitrogen atom by a single bond

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heterocyclic compound

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a cyclic compound in which one or more atoms in the ring are not carbon

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alkaloids

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(usually heterocyclic) amines that occur naturally in plants

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