Chapter 1.3: Functional Groups Flashcards
What is a compound containing a carboxyl, -COOH group (carbonyl + hydroxyl)?
carboxylic acid
Define Secondary (2°) amine
an amine in which nitrogen is bonded to two carbons and one hydrogen
Define aldehyde
a compound containing a -CHO group
What is an atom or group of atoms within a molecule that shows a characteristic set of physical and chemical properties?
functional groups
Define ketone
a compound containing a carbonyl group bonded to two carbons
Define alcohol
a compound containing an -OH (hydroxyl) group bonded to a carbon atom
What is an amine in which a nitrogen is bonded to one carbon and two hydrogens?
Primary (1°) amine
Define carboxylic amides
a derivative of a carboxylic acid in which the -OH is replaced by an amine
What is a compound containing a carbonyl group bonded to two carbons?
ketone
Define secondary (2°) alcohol
2 carbons bonded to carbon bearing the -OH group
What is a derivative of a carboxylic acid in which the -OH is replaced by an amine?
carboxylic amides
What is 2 carbons bonded to carbon bearing the -OH group?
secondary (2°) alcohol
What is an amine in which nitrogen is bonded to two carbons and one hydrogen?
Secondary (2°) amine
Define Primary (1°) amine
an amine in which a nitrogen is bonded to one carbon and two hydrogens
Define functional groups
an atom or group of atoms within a molecule that shows a characteristic set of physical and chemical properties
Define Tertiary (3°) amine
an amine in which nitrogen is bonded to three carbons
Define tertiary (3°) alcohol
3 carbons bonded to carbon bearing the -OH group
Define primary (1°) alcohol
1 carbon bonded to a carbon bearing the -OH group
Define carboxylic esters (esters)
a derivative of a carboxylic acid in which the hydrogen of the carboxyl group is replaced by a carbon
Define carboxylic acid
a compound containing a carboxyl, -COOH group (carbonyl + hydroxyl)
What is a hydroxyl group?
-OH
What is the functional group of both aldehydes and ketones?
o The functional group of both aldehydes and ketones is the C=O (carbonyl) group
What is a carboxyl group?
-COOH or -CO2H
Define amino group
a compound containing an sp3-hybridized nitrogen atom bonded to one, two, or three carbon atoms
What is a compound containing an sp3-hybridized nitrogen atom bonded to one, two, or three carbon atoms?
amino group
What is a compound containing an -OH (hydroxyl) group bonded to a carbon atom?
alcohol
What is an amine in which nitrogen is bonded to three carbons?
Tertiary (3°) amine
What is 1 carbon bonded to a carbon bearing the -OH group?
primary (1°) alcohol
What is a compound containing a -CHO group?
aldehyde
What is 3 carbons bonded to carbon bearing the -OH group?
tertiary (3°) alcohol
What is a derivative of a carboxylic acid in which the hydrogen of the carboxyl group is replaced by a carbon?
carboxylic esters (ester)
