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Chapter 5 Alkenes Flashcards

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1
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Equation for degree of unsaturation

A

(2c + 2+ N - X - H)/2

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What does “c”, “N”, “X” and “H” stand for in degree of unsaturation equation

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C = Carbon 
N = Nitrogen
X = Halogen
H = Hydrogen
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Degree of unsaturation for: Double bond

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1 degree

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Degree of unsaturation for: Single bond

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0 degrees

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5
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Degree of unsaturation for: triple bond

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2 degrees

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Degree of unsaturation for:

Cyclo- groups

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1 degree

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Alkane

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Only single bonds

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Alkene

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At least one double bond present.

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Alkyne

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At least 1 triple bond present

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Rank priority of Alkane (single), Alkene (Double) and alkyne (triple)

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Alkene (double), Alkyne (triple), Alkane (single)

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Define: Vinylic carbon

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a carbon that is attached to a double bond

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Define: Allylic Carbon

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A carbon that is 1 away from the double bond

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13
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Define: Methylene Carbon

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A carbon that is attached to a fully saturated carbon chain.

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14
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What is the alkene nomenclature fore a Cis isomer.

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Z

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15
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What is the alkene nomenclature for a Trans isomer

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E

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How are priority substituents arranged on a z isomer

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cis or same side of the double bond

17
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How are priority substituents arranged on an e isomer

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trans or opposite side of the double bond

18
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Classification of a fatty acid

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Hydrocarbon chain with polar subsituents

Long carbon chains (12-40)

19
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Define: Triglyceride

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A carbon chain with 3 alcohol groups.

20
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Define: Steric acid

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An saturated acid

21
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Monounsaturated

A

only 1 doublebond

22
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How is melting point related to saturation

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The higher the degree of unsaturation the lower the melting point.

23
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Why is melting point related to saturation

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Molecules are not able to stack on each other when double or triple bonds are present.

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