Intro To Organic Chem

Question 1

Molecular formula definition

Answer 1

The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule

Question 2

Structural formula definition

Answer 2

Shows The atoms carbon by carbon with attached hydrogens and functional groups

Question 3

Displayed formula definition

Answer 3

Show how all the atoms are arranged and all the bonds between them

Question 4

Empirical formula definition

Answer 4

Gives the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound

Question 5

General formula definition

Answer 5

Algebraic formula that can describe any member of a family of compounds

Question 6

Homologous series definition

Answer 6

A family of compounds that have the same functional group and general formula

Question 7

Skeletal formula definition

Answer 7

Shows the bonds of the carbon skeleton only with any functional groups

Question 8

Function group priority order

Lowest to highest

Answer 8

Halogens
Alkyl groups
Alkenes
Other

Question 9

Structural isomer definition

Answer 9

Same molecular formula but different structural formula

Question 10

Chain isomer definition

Answer 10

Same function groups but different arrangements of the carbon skeleton

Question 11

Position isomer definition

Answer 11

Same skeleton and the same atoms or groups of atoms attached but the atoms or groups of atoms are attached to different carbon atoms

Question 12

Function group isomer definition

Answer 12

Same atoms arranged into different functional groups

Question 13

Stereoisomer definition

Answer 13

Same structural formula but atoms arranged differently in space

Question 14

What causes E/Z isomerism

Answer 14

The restricted rotation around the C=C

Question 15

What is an E isomer

Answer 15

Isomer that has ha e matching groups diagonally across the double bond from each other

Question 16

What is a Z isomer

Answer 16

Isomer has matching groups either both above or below the double bond. On the same side