L3 - Molecular shape, functional groups and isomerism Flashcards
1
Q
How many bonds does carbon form
A
4 Covalent Bonds
2
Q
Bond shape of Carbon
A
Tetrahedral
3
Q
Alkane
A
Saturated Hydrocarbon - ane
4
Q
Alkene
A
Unsaturated Hydrocarbon - ene
5
Q
Alcohol
A
Hydroxyl - ol
6
Q
Amine
A
NH2 group - amine
7
Q
Carboxylic Acid
A
COOH - anoic acid
8
Q
Ketone
A
COC - one
9
Q
Thiols
A
Sulfhydryl
CH2 - SH + SH - CH2 –> CH2-S-S-CH2 - thiol
10
Q
Isomers
A
Two organic molecules with the same number of atoms of the same elements but different structures
11
Q
Structural Isomers
A
Differ in covalent partners
Same molecular formulae but different structural formulae
12
Q
Geometric Isomers
A
Differ in arrangement around a double bond
13
Q
Enantiomers
A
Differ in spatial arrangement around a chiral carbon
14
Q
Properties of enantiomers
A
Same chemical and physical properties
React differently with other optically active compounds
