Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What are organic or hydrocarbon compounds?
A
Consist of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
They are chemically large and complex compounds.
[High Energy]
Many are liquids
2
Q
What is the simplest organic compound?
A
CH4 -Methane gas/natural gas
3
Q
Is carbon a giver or taker of electrons?
A
Neither Carbon shares electrons.
4
Q
State 2 facts about carbon.
A
- It always forms 4 covalent chemical bonds with carbon or other atoms.
- Carbon atom joined together make form straight chains, branching chains, ring etc.
5
Q
What is a hydroxyl group?
A
Alcohol
It always has the OH-group attached [R-OH].
Ex Ethane turns into Ethanol
6
Q
What is a aromatic hydrocarbon?
A
A benzene ring.
