Functional Groups Flashcards
1
Q
What is a functional group
A
The part of the molecule responsible for its characteristic reactions and systematic name
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
3
Q
Name the family name…..
\ /
C=C
/ \
A
Alkene
4
Q
Name the family name…..
-C(triple bond)C-
A
Alkyne
5
Q
Name the family name…..
/ \
| 0 |
\ / (Hexagon with circle inside)
A
Arene
6
Q
Name the family name…..
- F
- Cl
- Br
- I
A
Haloalkane
7
Q
Name the family name…..
-OH
A
Alcohol
8
Q
Name the family name…..
O
//
-C
\
H
A
Aldehyde
9
Q
Name the family name…..
O
//
-C
\
A
Ketone
10
Q
Name the family name…..
-O-
A
Ether
11
Q
Name the family name…..
O
//
-C
\
OH
A
Carboxylic acid
