Organic Chemistry Flashcards
What is hexane?
Alkane of 6 carbon atoms. C6H14
What is an isomer?
Two or more compounds with the same formula, but a different arrangement of atoms and different properties
What ending gets added when there is one carbon in the side chain?
Meth
How do you get the number in an organic compound name?
Start counting from the side of the chain which will give the side chain the lowest number.
How many bonds are in a hydrocarbon?
2
What kind of bonds do hydrocarbons have?
Single bonds between carbon atoms
When getting the number of the compound name where should it be?
Before the double bond
What are compounds with double bonds?
Alkenes
What do organic acids have as their functional group?
-COOH
What are addition reactions?
Adding one or more atom across a double or triple bond. Saturates an unsaturated molecule
What is esterification?
Combining organic acid with alcohol. Ester and water are the products
What are the common products of fermentation?
Alcohol (ethanol) and dioxide (co2)
