introduction Flashcards
1
Q
what do we call a benzene ring if its got a OH group attached ?
A
phenyl group (Ph)
2
Q
what are the letters put before straight vs branched chains
A
n-propanol (straight), I-propanol (branched)
3
Q
what are the prefixes sec and tert for
A
secondary and tertiary
secondary carbon is attached to 2 other carbons and tertiary is attached to 3.
4
Q
what is an alkoxy group
A
singly bonded O atom
5
Q
what is a carbonyl group
A
double bonded O atom (can be either a aldehyde or ketone)
6
Q
how do you find the oxidation level of a organic molecule
A
count the number of bonds attached to the heteroatom
7
Q
to get a compound from a high oxidation level to a lower oxidation level we do a ______ reaction
A
reduction
