Functional Groups Flashcards

1
Q

What is a functional group

A

The part of the molecule responsible for its characteristic reactions and systematic name

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2
Q

What is a homologous series

A

A group of compounds with:

  • the same functional group
  • the same general formula
  • similar chemical properties

Each member of the series differs by -CH2 group

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3
Q

Name the family name…..

                              \     /
                              C=C
                              /      \
A

Alkene

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4
Q

Name the family name…..

                 -C(triple bond)C-
A

Alkyne

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5
Q

Name the family name…..

                                                  /      \
                                                  |  0  |
                                                  \      /        (Hexagon with circle inside)
A

Arene

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6
Q

Name the family name…..

  • F
  • Cl
  • Br
  • I
A

Haloalkane

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7
Q

Name the family name…..

-OH

A

Alcohol

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8
Q

Name the family name…..

            O
           //
       -C
            \
            H
A

Aldehyde

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9
Q

Name the family name…..

             O
           //
      -C
           \
A

Ketone

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10
Q

Name the family name…..

           -O-
A

Ether

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11
Q

Name the family name…..

                     O
                    //
                 -C
                     \
                      OH
A

Carboxylic acid

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