organic chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
what is the formula for alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
2
Q
what is the formula for alkenes
A
CnH2n
3
Q
what is the formula for alcohol
A
CnH2n+1
4
Q
what is a homogenous series
A
a set of compounds with the same functional group
5
Q
what is meant by a functional group
A
the alcohol group on a compound (O-H)
6
Q
how many covalent bonds to carbon atoms form
A
4
7
Q
how many covalent bonds do oxygen atoms form
A
2
8
Q
how many covalent bonds do hydrogen atoms form
A
1
9
Q
define function al group
A
the part of a molecule which determines how it reacts
10
Q
define a homologous series of an organic molecule
A
same functional group but each successive member has an additional CH2
11
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