Formlae for Homologous Series Flashcards by Rhianne Patel | Brainscape

Q

Give an example of a diol

A

Ethane-1,2-diol

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What is the general formula for a diol?

A

HO-R-OH

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What is the general formula for a diamine?

A

H2N-R-NH2

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Give an example of a diamine

A

1,3-diamine propane

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What is the general formula for a dicarboxylic acid?

A

HOOC-R-COOH

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Give an example of a carboxlyic acid

A

Ethanedioic acid

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What is the general formula of a phenol?

A

C6H5OH (benzene ring with a hydroxyl group attached)

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Give an example of a phenol

A

4-methylphenol

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What is the general formula of an acid anhydride?

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O=C-(R)-O-C-(R’)=O

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Give an example of an acid anhydride

A

Ethanoic anhydride

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What is the general formula for an acyl chloride?

A

R-COCl

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Give an example of an acyl chloride

A

Ethanoyl chloride

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What is the general formula for an ester?

A

alcohol-O-CO-carboxlyic acid

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Give an example of an ester

A

Ethyl ethanoate

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What is the general formula for an aldehyde?

A

R-COH

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What is the general formula for a ketone?

A

R-CO-R’