Homologous Series Flashcards
1
Q
Alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
- ane
2
Q
Alkenes
A
CnH2n
- ene
3
Q
Alkynes
A
CnH2n-2
- yne
4
Q
Halogenalkanes
A
R-X (where X = F, Cl, Br or I)
5
Q
Alcohols
A
CnH2n+1OH
- anol
6
Q
Ethers
A
R-O-R’
- oxyalkane
7
Q
Aldehydes
A
R-CHO
- anal
8
Q
Ketones
A
R-CO-R’
- anone
9
Q
Esters
A
R-COO-R’
- anoate
10
Q
Carboxylic Acids
A
CnH2n+1COOH
- anoic acid
11
Q
Amines
A
CnH2n+1NH2
- anamine
12
Q
Amides
A
R-CONH2
- anamide
13
Q
Nitriles
A
R-CtriplebondN
- anenitrile
14
Q
Arenes
A
CnH2n-6