Organic Chemistry - Functional Groups Flashcards
1
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Simplified formula: -OH
What is suffix or prefix
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Alcohol
Suffix: -ol
Prefix (if not the principal functional group): hydroxy-
2
Q
Simplified formula: -CHO
What is prefix or suffix
A
Aldehyde
Suffix: -al
3
Q
Simplified formula: -CO-
What is prefix or suffix
A
Ketone
Suffix: -one
4
Q
Simplified formula: -COOH
What is prefix or suffix
A
Carboxylic acid
Suffix: -oic acid
5
Q
Simplified formula: -COO-
What is prefix or suffix
A
Ester
Suffix: -oate
6
Q
Simplified formula: -NH2
What is prefix or suffix
A
Amine
Suffix: -amine
Prefix (if not the principal functional group): amino-
7
Q
Simplified formula: -CONH2
What is prefix or suffix
A
Amide
Suffix: -amide