organic chemistry Flashcards
what is a hydrocarbon
a compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms
what is nomenclature
a set of rules that outline how compounds should be named
what is the empirical formula
the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound
what is the molecular formula
the true number of atoms of an element in a compound
what is the structural formula
shows the structural arrangement of atoms in a molecule
what is the displayed formula
shows every atom and every bond in an organic compound
what is the equation for a hydrocarbon
H=2C+2
what are two products of alkane combustion
water and carbon dioxide
what is the complete combustion of propane
C3H8+5O2–>3CO2+4H2O
whats the definition of combustion
when a product burns in oxygen
what is incomplete combustion
when there is a limited supply of oxygen present or because the combustion is rapid
whet is a product of incomplete combustion
carbon monoxide
how is an alcohol identified
an OH attached to a hydrocarbon
how is a phenol identified
a benzyne ring with an -OH attached
how are ethers identified
an oxygen inbetween two hydrocarbons
how are esters identifie
a double bond oxygen and a single bond oxygen in between two hydrocrbons
how are aldehydes identified
a double bond oxygen inbetween a hydrocarbon and a hydrogen
how are ketones identified
a double bond oxygen inbetween two hydrocarbons