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INTRO TO ORGANIC MOLECULES AND FUNCTIONAL GROUPS Flashcards

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Refer to specific atoms bonded in a certain arrangement that give a compound certain physical and chemical properties.

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Functional Groups

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Functional Groups with Carbon-Carbon Multiple Bonds

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• Alkenes
• Alkynes
• Arenes (aromatic compounds)

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Functional Groups with Carbon Singly Bonded to an Electronegative Atom

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• Alkyl halides (haloalkanes)
• Alcohols
• Ethers
• Amines
• Thiols
• Sulfides
• Disulfides

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4
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Electronegative atoms

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• Halogen
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen
• Sulfur

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5
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Functional Groups with Carbon-Oxygen Double Bond (Carbonyl Groups)

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• Carbonyl
• Aldehyde
• Ketone
• Carboxylic acid
• Ester
• Amide
• Carboxylic acid anhydride
• Carboxylic acid chloride

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6
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Component of natural gas, fuel

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Ethane (Alkane)

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7
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Polyethylene

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Ethylene (Alkene)

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8
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For welding

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Acetylene (Alkyne)

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9
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Raw material for polysterene and phenol

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Benzene (Arene)

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10
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Solvent, fuel, alcoholic beverages

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Ethanol (alcohol, phenol)

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11
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Anesthetic

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Diethyl ether (ether)

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12
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Preservative for biological specimens

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Formaldehyde (aldehyde, ketone)

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13
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Vinegar

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Acetic acid (carboxylic acid)

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14
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Model airplane glue

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Ethyl acetate (ester)

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15
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Manufacture of acetate rayon

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Acetic anhydride (acid anhydride)

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16
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Intermediate for dyes, medicinals

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Ethylamine (Primary Amine)

17
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Pharmaceuticals

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Diethylamine (Secondary Amine)

18
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Insect attractant

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Trimethylamine (Tertiary Amine)

19
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Orlon manufacture

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Acrylonitrile (Nitrile)

20
Q

Rocket fuel

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Nitromethane (nitro compounds)

21
Q

Softener for paper

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Formamide (Primary Amide)

22
Q

Refrigerant, local anesthetic

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Methyl chloride (Alkyl or Aryl Halide)

23
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Acetylating agent

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Acetyl chloride (Acid halide)

24
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Odorant to detect gas leaks

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Ethanethiol (Thiol)

25
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Odor of garlic

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Allyl sulfide (Thioether)

26
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Strong organic acid

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Para-toluenesul-fonic acid (Sulfonic acid)

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