Functional Groups Flashcards
What is a functional group?
A group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound.
How is the position of a functional group noted?
With the lowest possible number
What is the rules for naming a side chain?
-Ends in -yl.
-For 2 of the group use di and two numbers
-For 3 of a group use tri and three numbers.
-For 4 of the group use tetra and 4 numbers
If a compound is a complete ring what is it?
A cyclic compound.
Name the compound with the formula:
CH2=CH2
Eth-1-ene
Name the compound with the formula:
CH2=CHCH2CH3
Bute-1-ene
What are the rules when naming a halogenalkane?
-Use fluro/chloro/bromo/ido.
-Functional group names are ordered alphabetically.
Name the compound with the formula:
H Cl H I I I H--C--C--C--H I I I H CH H
2-chloro-2-methylpropane.
Name the compound with the formula:
H Br
I I
H–C–C==C–H
I I
F CH3
1-bromo-3-fluro-2-methylprop-1-ene
What suffix goes on the end of an aldehyde?
An/en -al
Where is an aldehyde on a carbon chain?
On the end of a chain.
What suffix goes on the end of ketone?
An/en -one
-always need a number.
Where is ketone in a carbon chain?
In the middle of the chain
What is an aldehyde or ketone group?
A carbon double bonded to an oxygen.
What is an alcohol group shown by?
An oxygen bonded to a hydrogen.
