Homoglous series introduction Flashcards
What is a Homologous series?
- A general formula
- Similar chemcial properties
- Gradual changes of phsyical propeties (m.p + B.p + Thicnkness + Flammability) due to an increase in size and mass of the molecules
What are the prefixes of the organic compounds?
M (meth-) E (eth-) P (prop-)& B (But-)
Must, Eat, Peanut, Butter
What does the prefix of a organic compound indicate?
The number of Carbon Atoms in the compound
How many Carbon Amtoms the prefix Meth indicate?
1
How many Carbon Atoms does the prefix Eth indicate?
2
How many carbon atoms does the prefix Prop- indicate?
3
How many Carbon Atoms does the prefix But- indicates?
4
What are the 4 different Homologous series?
Alkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols and Carboxylic acid
Car/boxy/lic acid
What do the suffixes of organic compounds indicate?
The homologous series
- The suffixes are the last few letters of the name of the Homologous series
What is the suffix for Alkane?
-ane
What is the suffix for Alkenes?
-ene
What is the suffix for Alcohol?
-ol
What is the suffix for Carboxylic Acid?
-oic acid
What is a functional group?
A functional group is an atom or combination of atoms which gives organic molecules their distinctive chemical properties.
What is the name and structure of the functional group for the Alkane series?
Name: Carbon- Carbon single bond only
Structure: -C - C-
