NOMENCLATURE Flashcards
1
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What is a functional group
A
A functional group is an atom/ group of atoms in an organic molecule which is responsible for the characteristic reactions of that molecule
2
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What is a homologous series
A
A homologous series is a set of organic compounds with the same functional group. The compounds differ in the length of their hydrocarbon chains.
3
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What are the characteristics of the homologous series
A
- same general formula
- Same chemical reactions
- Same functional group
- Molecules increase by CH2
4
Q
Alkane
A
Reactants: C-C
-ane
5
Q
Alcohol
A
Reactants: H-O
-ol
6
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Ketone
A
Reactants: C=O
-one
7
Q
Haloalkane
A
Reactants: R-X
Naming: chloro, bromo, fluoro, iodo
8
Q
Alkene
A
Reactants: C=C
-ene
9
Q
Aldehyde
A
Reactants: O=C-H
-al
10
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Carboxylic acid
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Reactants: O=C-O-H
-oic acid
