Functional groups Flashcards
What is a homologous series?
A series of molecules that all have the same functional group and the same general formula
What is the general formula of alkanes?
CnH2n+2
Are alkanes saturated or unsaturated?
Saturated
What is a haloalkane?
Similar to alkanes except at least one of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced with a halogen atom
What are cycloalkanes?
They have a ring of carbon atoms with two hydrogens attached to each carbon atom
What is the general formula of a cycloalkanes?
CnH2n
Are cycloalkanes saturated or unsaturated?
Saturated
What is the smallest cycloalkane?
Cyclopropane
What is a branched alkane?
An alkane that doesn’t have all of the carbon atoms in one straight chain
What are the branches on a branched alkane called?
Alkyl groups
What is an alkene?
A hydrocarbon with a double carbon bond
What is the general formula of alkenes?
CnH2n
Are alkenes saturated or unsaturated?
Unsaturated
What are alcohols?
Organic molecules that have an -OH functional group
If alcohol’s are reacted, what can be formed?
Alkene