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MODULE 4.1: basic concepts of organic chem. ,alkenes, alkanes Flashcards

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Hydrocarbon

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compound consisting of hydrogen and carbon only

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Saturated

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containing single (carbon) bonds only
[s in saturated for single]

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Unsaturated

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Containing at least one C-C double or triple bond

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Molecular formula

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The formula which shows the actual number of each type

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Displayed formula

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show all the covalent bonds present in a molecule

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General formula

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algebraic formula for a homologous series e.g. CnH2n

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Empirical formula

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shows the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in the compound

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Aliphatic

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a compound containing carbon and hydrogen joined together in straight chains, branched chains or non-aromatic rings

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Structural formula

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shows the minimal detail that shows the arrangement of atoms in a
molecule,
eg for butane: CH3CH2CH2CH3 or CH3
(CH2)2CH3

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Alicyclic

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an aliphatic compound arranged in non-aromatic rings with or without side chains

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Aromatic

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a compound containing a benzene ring

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Functional group

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part of an organic compound that is responsible for its chemical properties/ chemical reactions

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Homologous series

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A family of compounds with the same functional group (and the same chemical properties) but each subsequent member differing by the addition of a CH2 group

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