Introduction to Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
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What is the general formula of an ALKANE, ALKENE and a CYCLOALKANE?
A
Alkane- CnH2n+2
Alkene- CnH2n
Cycloalkane- CnH2n
2
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Define molecular formula
A
It shows the number of each atom in one molecule of the compound
3
Q
Define empirical formula
A
It is the simplest whole number ratio of the number of atoms of each element in a substance
4
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Molecular formula of ethane
A
C2H6
5
Q
Molecular formula of butane
A
C4H10
6
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Molecular formula of propane
A
C3H8
7
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Name the prefix name for 1-10 of carbon atoms in a carbon chain
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1 - meth 2 - eth 3 - prop 4 - but 5 - pent 6 - hex 7 - hept 8 - oct 9 - non 10 - dec
8
Q
List the multipliers used if more than one side chain is the same
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2 - di 3 - tri 4 - tetra 5 - penta 6 - hexa 7 - hepta 8 - octa
9
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How would you write an alcohol with a double bond?
A
Alcohol = ol
double bond = en
for example, 3- methylbut-3-en-1-ol
The ‘3-en’ is the position of the double bond
The ‘1-ol’ is the position of the Alcohol.
