Module 4 Core Organic Chemistry Flashcards
Define homologous series
Molecules with the same functional group but each successive member differs by CH2
What is molecular formula
Number of atoms of each element in a compound e.g C4H8
What is displayed formula
Shows the (drawn) position of atoms and bond between them
What is skeletal formula
The simplified organic formula which only showed the carbon skeletal and atoms of the function groups
What is the structural formula
A representation which shows the atoms in a molecule carbon by carbon with attached hydrogens and functional groups
What is empirical formula
Simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound
What is general formula
The simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series
What is an isomer
Has the same molecular formula but different structural formula
How do you name an alkene
Remove ‘ane’ and add ‘ene’
How do you name an alcohol
Remove the ‘e’ and add ‘ol’
How do you name a carboxylic acid
Remove ‘e’ and add ‘oic acid’ on the end
How do you name a ketone
Remove ‘e’ and add ‘one’ on the end
How do you name an aldehyde
Remove ‘e’ and add ‘al’ at the end
How do you name a halogenoalkane
Name the halo at the start
What is the functional group of an alcohol
OH
What is the functional group of a carboxylic acid
COOH (one of the Os is a double bond)