Introduction To Organic Chemistry

Question 1

Hydrocarbon definition

Answer 1

A compound containing carbon and hydrogen only

Question 2

Unsaturated definition

Answer 2

Contains carbon-carbon multiple bonds

Question 3

Saturated definition

Answer 3

Contains carbon-carbon single bonds

Question 4

Aliphatic definition

Answer 4

A chain of hydrocarbons

Question 5

Alicyclic definition

Answer 5

A chain of carbons joined together in a ring

Question 6

Aromatic definition

Answer 6

Contains a benzene ring
- Benzene formula is C6H6
- Benzene is unsaturated

Question 7

Functional group definition

Answer 7

The part of the organic molecule responsible for its chemical reactions

Question 8

Homologous series definition

Answer 8

• Contain the same functional group
• Each successive member of a homologous series differs by one carbons and two hydrogens (CH2)

Question 9

General formula definition

Answer 9

An algebraic formula that can describe any member of A homologous series

Question 10

Displayed formula definition

Answer 10

The displayed formula of a compound displays the arrangement of atoms in a molecule as well as all of the bonds

Question 11

Structural formula

Answer 11

Does not show single bonds although double / triple bonds may be shown

Question 12

Skeletal formula

Answer 12

• Formula of a compound that shows the bonds between carbon atoms but not the carbon atoms themselves
• Hydrogen atoms on carbons are also omitted
• All other atoms are shown