Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
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Organic compounds consist of…
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Carbon atoms which bond to each other in chains, rings, and networks
2
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Hydrocarbons contain only…
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Hydrogen and carbon
3
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Saturated hydrocarbons contain
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Only single carbon-carbon bonds
4
Q
Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain…
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At least 1 multiple carbon-carbon bond( can be double or triple)
5
Q
Organic molecules differ in their…
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Structure
6
Q
Functional groups give organic molecules
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Distinct physical and chemical properties
7
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Isomers of organic compounds have
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The same molecular formula but different structure and properties
8
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What are the six types of organic reactions
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Addition, substitution, fermentation, polymerization, esterification, saponification, combustion