Organic Chem, Definitions Flashcards
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Hydrocarbons
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an Organic compound consisting of hydrogen and carbon
2
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Alkanes
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Hydrocarbons with single bonds between the carbons.
contain as many Hydrogen as possible so are saturated.
3
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Alkanes General Formula
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CnH2n+2
4
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Mythane
A
1
5
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Ethane
A
2
6
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Propane
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3
7
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Butane
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4
8
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Pentane
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5
9
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Heptane
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6
10
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Hexane
A
7
11
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Alkenes
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a double bond between at least 2 carbon atoms
12
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Alkene General Formula
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CnH2n
13
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Alkynes
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a triple bond between at least 2 carbon atoms
14
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Isomers
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Same molecular formula different arragement
15
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Geometric Isomers
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Occurs because of a double bond, so can’t rotate.
each carbon must 2 different groups attached, one of those groups must be the same for both
