Chapter 5 Alkenes Flashcards
Equation for degree of unsaturation
(2c + 2+ N - X - H)/2
What does “c”, “N”, “X” and “H” stand for in degree of unsaturation equation
C = Carbon N = Nitrogen X = Halogen H = Hydrogen
Degree of unsaturation for: Double bond
1 degree
Degree of unsaturation for: Single bond
0 degrees
Degree of unsaturation for: triple bond
2 degrees
Degree of unsaturation for:
Cyclo- groups
1 degree
Alkane
Only single bonds
Alkene
At least one double bond present.
Alkyne
At least 1 triple bond present
Rank priority of Alkane (single), Alkene (Double) and alkyne (triple)
Alkene (double), Alkyne (triple), Alkane (single)
Define: Vinylic carbon
a carbon that is attached to a double bond
Define: Allylic Carbon
A carbon that is 1 away from the double bond
Define: Methylene Carbon
A carbon that is attached to a fully saturated carbon chain.
What is the alkene nomenclature fore a Cis isomer.
Z
What is the alkene nomenclature for a Trans isomer
E