Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
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Hydrocarbons
A
Compounds that only contain carbon and hydrogen
2
Q
Functional group
A
An atom or group of atoms that result in a compound undergoing certain characteristics
3
Q
Homologous series
A
A family of similar compounds with similar chemical properties due to the presence of the same functional group
4
Q
Resctions with Alkenes?
A
Hydrogenation
Halogenation
Addition of water
Hydrohalogenation
5
Q
Hydrogenation
A
1 Nickel catalyst
2 150 degrees celsius
6
Q
Halogenation
A
Orange to colourless
7
Q
Addition of water
A
Reagents:
Alkene
Steam
Conditions:
300c
Acid catalyst
60 atm
