Organic Chemistry: Functional Groups Flashcards
1
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what is a homologous series?
A
a series of organic compounds having the same functional group but with each successive member differing by CH2
2
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what is aliphatic?
A
a compound containing carbon and hydrogen joined together in straight chains, branched chains or non-aromatic rings
3
Q
what is aromatic?
A
a compound containing a benzene ring
4
Q
what is alicylic?
A
an aliphatic compound arranged in non-aromatic rings with or without side chains
5
Q
what is meant by saturated?
A
single carbon-carbon bonds only
6
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what is meant by unsaturated?
A
presence of multiple carbon-carbon bonds, C=C and C triple bonds and aromatic rings
7
Q
what is the general formula for alkyls?
A
CnH2n+1
8
Q
what is a functional group?
A
a group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a compound
