Organic Chem + Alkanes Flashcards
What does the term molecular formula mean
The number of atoms of different elements in a molecule
What does the term displayed formula mean
It shows every atom and every bond in a molecule
What does the term structural formula mean
It shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule without showing every bond
Define homologous series
A series of compounds having the same functional group but with each sucessive member differing by CH2
Define Functional Group
A group of atoms responsible for characteristic reactions of a compound
What is a Aliphatic Hydrocarbon
Hydrocarbon with carbon atoms joined together in a straight line or brached chain
What is a Alicyclic Hydrocarbon
Hydrocarbons arranged in non aromatic rings with or without side chains
What is a Alicyclic Hydrocarbon
Hydrocarbon that contains atleast one benzene ring
What is hetrolytic fission
When the bonding atom receives both electrons from the bonded pair
What are radicals
A radical is a species with an unpaired electron
What is homolytic fission
When each bonding atom receives one electron from the bonded pair forming two radicals
What is sterisomerism
NOT IN MOCK
How do pi bonds form
-Sideways overlap of adjacent p orbitals on each carbon atom
Forms a Pi bond above and below the plane of the molecule
Restricting Rotation of the Pi bond
How do sigma bonds form
Direct overlap of orbitals between bonding atoms
What is a limitation of free radical subsitution
This arises from futher subistution with a formation of a mixture of products
