functional groups Flashcards
1
Q
define functional group
A
group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a compound
2
Q
what is the functional group of alcohols
A
OH group
3
Q
what is the functional group of carboxylic acids
A
COOH group
4
Q
what is the functional group of esters
A
COO group
5
Q
what is the functional group of aldehydes
A
CHO group
6
Q
what is the difference between ethanol and propanol
A
one CH2
7
Q
name the alcohol with the formula C2H6O
A
ethanol
8
Q
name the ester with the structural formula CH3CH2COOCH2CH3
A
ethyl propanoate
9
Q
name the aldehyde with the formula C2H4O
A
ethanal
10
Q
what is the functional group of alkanes
A
C-C
11
Q
what is the functional group of alkenes
A
C=C
12
Q
what is the functional group of ketones
A
R’C=OR’
13
Q
what do all ketones end in
A
- one
14
Q
what do all alkenes end in
A
- ene
15
Q
what do all alkanes end in
A
-ane
