Organic chemistry Flashcards
Compounds that contain _____ and ______are called hydrocarbons
hydrogen and carbon
What is a saturated hydrocarbon? What is the only homologous series that is saturated?
A hydrocarbon with only single bonds. Alkanes.
What is an isomer? Do they have the same or different properties?
They are molecules that have the same molecular formula but different structure. They also have different properties.
What do alkenes and alkynes have in common?
they are unsaturated
What is the difference between an alcohol and an either (Q)?
Ethers are in between carbon chains
What is the class of compound for a double bonded oxygen on the end and in the middle of a carbon chain?(Q)
end= aldehyde Middle= ketone
What is the difference between an acid and an ester? (Q)
Acids have 2 oxygens on the end of a carbon chain. Esters have 2 oxygens in the middle of a carbon chain
How can you tell between substitution and addition?
substitution has 2 products. Addition 1 product.
