Mod 3 Ch 24 Flashcards
What is a functional group in organic chemistry?
A functional group is a specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of that molecule.
True or False: The suffix of a compound’s name usually indicates its functional group.
True
What is the suffix for an alcohol functional group?
The suffix for an alcohol functional group is ‘-ol’.
Fill in the blank: The suffix for carboxylic acids is _____ .
‘-oic acid’
Which functional group has the highest priority in nomenclature?
Carboxylic acids have the highest priority.
What is the suffix for an aldehyde?
The suffix for an aldehyde is ‘-al’.
True or False: Ketones are named with the suffix ‘-one’.
True
What suffix is used for esters?
The suffix for esters is ‘-oate’.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a suffix for an amine? A) -ene B) -amine C) -oic acid
-amine
What suffix indicates a compound contains a double bond?
The suffix for a compound with a double bond is ‘-ene’.
Fill in the blank: The suffix for a nitrile functional group is _____ .
‘-nitrile’
Which functional group is indicated by the suffix ‘-thioether’?
Thioethers are indicated by the suffix ‘-thioether’.
True or False: The priority of functional groups affects the numbering of carbon atoms in a compound.
True
What is the suffix for a phenol?
The suffix for a phenol is ‘-ol’.
Which functional group is characterized by the suffix ‘-amide’?
Amides are characterized by the suffix ‘-amide’.
Multiple Choice: What is the suffix for a thiol? A) -thio B) -ol C) -thiol
-thiol
What is the suffix for a sulfonic acid?
The suffix for a sulfonic acid is ‘-sulfonic acid’.
Fill in the blank: The suffix for a cyclic compound is often _____ .
‘-cyclo’
True or False: The suffix ‘-ene’ indicates the presence of a triple bond.
False
What suffix is used to denote a compound containing an ether?
The suffix for ethers is typically ‘-ether’.
What is the suffix for a compound with a phosphate group?
The suffix for compounds with a phosphate group is ‘-phosphate’.
Multiple Choice: Which suffix represents an alkane? A) -ene B) -yne C) -ane
-ane
What is the suffix for a compound with a halogen functional group?
The suffix for halogenated compounds is typically ‘-o’ followed by the halogen name.
Fill in the blank: The suffix for a hydrocarbon with a triple bond is _____ .
‘-yne’
Which functional group is given priority when naming a compound: alcohol or ketone?
Alcohol has lower priority than ketone.
