Functional Groups

Question 1

specific groupings of atoms that have their own characteristic properties, regardless of other atoms present

Answer 1

functional groups

Question 2

is a placeholder for a generic carbon substituent

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R

Question 3

functional group: alkane formula

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RH

Question 4

functional group: alkane substituent

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-alkyl

Question 5

functional group: alkene formula

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R2C=CR2

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functional group: alkene substituent

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-alkenyl

Question 7

functional group: alkyne formula

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RC≡CR

Question 8

functional group: alkyne substituent

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-alkynyl

Question 9

functional group: benzene ring substituent

Answer 9

-phenyl

Question 10

functional group: alcohol formula

Answer 10

R-OH

Question 11

functional group: alcohol substituent

Answer 11

-hydroxy

Question 12

functional group: thiol formula

Answer 12

R-SH

Question 13

functional group: ether formula

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R-O-R

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functional group: ether substituent

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-alkoxy

Question 15

functional group: aldehyde formula

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R-C(=O)H

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functional group: ketone formula

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R-C(=O)-R

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functional group: carboxylic acid

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R-C(=O)-OH

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functional group: ester formula

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R-C(=O)-O-R

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functional group: amine formula

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• R-NH or
• R-N-R or
• R-N(-R)-R

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functional group: amine substituent

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-amino

Question 21

functional group: amide formula

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R-C(=O)-N-R

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thiols are also called

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mercaptans

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mercapants is derived from Latin phrase of

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capturing mercury

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thiols form strong bonds with ____ compounds

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mercury-containing

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tend to be less reactive than aldehydes

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ketones

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weak acids

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carboxylic acids

Question 27

most common carboxylic acid

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acetic acid (vinegar)