Functional Groups Flashcards
Which functional groups have primary, secondary, and tertiary forms?
four groups, one special
Alcohols, Amines, Amides, Halides, Carbocations
Which functional group is…
R-OH
Alcohol
Which functional group is…
R-R’
Alkane
Which functional group is…
RC=CR’
Alkene
Which functional group is…
RC≡CR’
Alkyne
Which functional group is…
R-O-R’
Ether
Which functional group is…
R-SH
Thiol
Which functional group is…
R-S-R’
Thioether/sulfide
Which functional group is…
R-NH
Amine
Which functional group is…
R-HC=O
Aldehyde
Which functional group is…
R(CO)R’
Ketone
Which functional group is…
R(CO)OR
Ester
Which functional group is…
R(CO)OH
Carboxylic acid
Which functional group is…
R(CO)NH-R’
Amide
How is the classification of an amine determined?
The amount of carbon atoms directly attached to the nitrogen (1,2,3)
