Organic Chemistry Flashcards
Structural Isomers
isomers that have the same molecular formula but the atoms are arranged in different orders
Stereoisomers
isomers with the same order of atoms but have different spatial orientations
Geometric Isomers
cis and trans isomers which are formed due to the inability for double bonds to rotate
Optical Isomers
pairs of chiral compounds that are mirror images of each other
Chiral centre
atom that has four different groups bonded to it
Flashpoint
lowest temperature at which an organic compound gives off sufficient vapour to ignite in air
Addition Reaction
reaction where one molecule combines with another to form a larger molecule with no other products
Condensation Reaction
chemical reaction where two molecules combine with the release of a water molecule
Esterification
chemical reaction between organic compounds that forms at least one ester as a product
Hydrolysis
chemical reaction where water is used to break the bonds of a substance
Substitution Reaction
chemical reaction where an atom, or group of atoms in a compound are replaced by another atom, or group of atoms