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Functional groups [WIP] Flashcards

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What is the general formula of an alkane?

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₂

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What is the general formula of an alkene

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CₙH₂ₙ

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What is the general formula of an alkyne

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CₙH₂ₙ₋₂

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing halogens

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₁X

X = halogen

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing alcohols

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₁OH

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing aldehydes

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₁CHO

CₙH₂ₙO is also correct but also applies to ketones. CₙH₂ₙ₊₁CHO specifically refers to aldehydes as the oxygen is bonded to a terminal carbon

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing ketones

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₁COCₘH₂ₘ₊₁

CₙH₂ₙO is also correct but also applies to aldehydes. CₙH₂ₙ₊₁COCₘH₂ₘ₊₁ specifically refers to aldehydes as the oxygen is bonded to a non-terminal carbon

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing carboxylic acids

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing anhydrides

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing esters

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing acyl chlorides

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing amides

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing nitriles

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing amines

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What is the general formula of an organic compound containing arenes

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Often shortened to R-X

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