Functional Groups Flashcards
What is the functional group of an alkane
C—C
What is the suffix for alkanes
-ANE
What is the functional group of an alkene
R-CH==CH-R
What is the suffix for alkenes
-ENES
What does an R represent
A carbon chain of any length
What is the functional group for halogenoalkanes
R—x
What is the functional group of alcohols
R-OH
What is the suffix for alcohols
-OL
What is the functional groups for aldehydes
R-C=O
\
H
What is the suffix for aldehydes
-AL
What is the functional group for ketones
R-C=O
\
R
What is the suffix for ketones
-one
What is the functional group for carboxylic acids
R-C=O
\
OH
What is the suffix for carboxylic acid
-Oic acid
What functional group is alcohols “paired” too
Ethers
What functional groups are aldehydes “paired” too
Ketones
What functional group is “paired” to carboxylic acids
Esters
What can alkenes easily turn into
Cycloalkanes
