Intro To organic Flashcards
What does empirical formula mean?
The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound
Molecular formula
Actual number of each type of atom
General formula
Algebraic formula for a homologous series
Structural formula
Arrangement of atoms in a molecule
Displayed formula
Covalent bonds and atoms present in a molecule
Skeletal formula
Simplified organic formula by removing hydrogen atoms
What are homologous series and what did they share the same of?
There are families of organic compounds with the same functional group and they share the same chemical properties
What is a free radical?
I reactive species which possesses an unpaired electron
Two types of isomers
Structural isomers and stereoisomers
What are what are structural isomerism and what are the three types?
It is the same molecular formula but different structures
The three types are chain position and functional
What are chain isomers?
Same molecular but different arrangement of the hydrocarbon chain
What are position isomers
Molecular formula, but the functional group is in a different position
Functional group isomers are
Same molecular formula but different functional groups
Functional group isomers are
Same molecular formula but different functional groups
What is stereoisomerism?
Same structural formula but bonds are arranged differently in space
