Organic Chem

Question 1

Catenation

Answer 1

The ability of carbon atoms to bond with themselves to form ring or chain like structures

Question 2

Hydrocarbon

Answer 2

It is a compound containing only carbon and hydrogen atoms

Question 3

Isomers

Answer 3

Are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae

Question 4

Homologous series

Answer 4

Is a series of similar compunds which have the same functional group and have the same general formula in which each member differs from the previous one by a single CH2 unit

Question 5

Functional Group

Answer 5

Is bond, atom or group of atoms that form the center of chemical activity in the molecule