Organic Chemistry Flashcards

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Structural Isomers

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 isomers that have the same molecular formula but the atoms are arranged in different orders

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Stereoisomers

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 isomers with the same order of atoms but have different spatial orientations

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Geometric Isomers

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cis and trans isomers which are formed due to the inability for double bonds to rotate

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Optical Isomers

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 pairs of chiral compounds that are mirror images of each other

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Chiral centre

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 atom that has four different groups bonded to it

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Flashpoint

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lowest temperature at which an organic compound gives off sufficient vapour to ignite in air

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Addition Reaction

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reaction where one molecule combines with another to form a larger molecule with no other products

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Condensation Reaction

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chemical reaction where two molecules combine with the release of a water molecule

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Esterification

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chemical reaction between organic compounds that forms at least one ester as a product

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Hydrolysis

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chemical reaction where water is used to break the bonds of a substance

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Substitution Reaction

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chemical reaction where an atom, or group of atoms in a compound are replaced by another atom, or group of atoms

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