Functional Groups Flashcards
1
Q
-OH
A
hydroxyl (alcohol)
2
Q
-COOH
A
carboxyl (polar)
3
Q
-CH3
A
methyl (nonpolar; does NOT mix with water)
4
Q
-NH2
A
amino (polar w/ properties of a base)
5
Q
-CO
A
ketone (carbonyl)
6
Q
-CHO
A
aldehyde (carbonyl; end of molecule)