Introduction to Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
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what is a functional group
A
It is a part of a molecule which determines how it reacts
2
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what is a homologous series
A
A series of organic compounds with the same functional group but each successive member has an additional CH2
3
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what is an alkane
A
they are hydrocarbons with a single covalent bond between atoms.
4
Q
are alkanes saturated or unsaturated
A
saturated
5
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what are alkenes
A
they are double bonds between carbon atoms
6
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are alkenes saturated or unsaturated
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they are unsaturated
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