Functional groups Flashcards
3 different common alcohols-
Ethanol
Methanol
Rubbing
Also known as grain alcohol
In alcohol drinks
Fermentation of sugars by yeast
Ethanol
Also called wood alcohol
It is poisonous to drink
In windshield wiper fluid
Methanol
Also called isopropyl alcohol
Sterilizes cuts
Rubbing alcohol
Acetic acids -
Carboxylic acids
Ethanoic acid
Ether -
Diethyl ether -
original anesthetic
Substances that cause cancer-
Carcinogens
Alkenes, alkenes, and alkynes are examples of …..
Aliphatic compounds
All….. contain benzene rings as part of their structure
Aromatic compounds
What is the molecular formula of benzene -
C6H6
Compared to alkenes, alkynes of similar size, benzene is ..
Less reactive
The electrons in the ring of an aromatic compound are …
Shared equally by all the carbon nuclei
The use of aromatic compounds should be limited because many of them ….
Can cause health problems