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1
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What does the end of the name tell you?

A

the type of compound

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2
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What does the beginning of the name tell you?

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how many carbons

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3
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Trivial Names

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Name that is used casually

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4
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IUPAC names

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rules for names - used formally

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5
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Hyrdrocarbons ending

A

ane

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6
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General formula for hydrocarbons

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CnH2+2

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7
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Formula for methane

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CH4

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8
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Formula for ethane

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C2H6

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9
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Formula for propane

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C3H8

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10
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Do alkanes contain double or triple bonds?

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no only single bonds

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11
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Formula for butane

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C4H10

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12
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Straight butane

A

n-butane

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13
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butane with ‘backbone’

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iso-butane

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14
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ipuc name for iso-butane

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2-methylpropane

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15
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Pentane

A

C5H12

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16
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Hexane

A

C6H14

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17
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What is organic chemistry?

A

The study of organic compounds

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18
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What are the general exceptions to the carbon organic rule?

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CO, CO2, bicarbonate and carbonates as well as cyanide salts; generally regarded as inorganic compounds

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19
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Hydrocarbons

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Contain H atoms and C atoms

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20
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The four classes of hydrocarbons

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alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatics

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21
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1 Carbon atom

A

Methane CH4

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22
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2 Carbon Atoms

A

Ethane (C2H6)

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23
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3 Carbon Atoms

A

Propane (C3H8)

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24
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4 Carbon Atoms

A

Butane (C4H10)

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25
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n-butane

A

CH3CH2CH2CH3

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26
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Isobutane

A

CH3CHCH3 | CH3

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27
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5 Carbon Atoms

A

Pentane C5H12

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28
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6 Carbon Atoms

A

Hexane C6H14

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29
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7Carbon Atoms

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Heptane C7H16

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30
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8 Carbon Atoms

A

Octane C8H18

31
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9 Carbon Atoms

A

nonane C9H20

32
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10 Carbon Atoms

A

Decane C10H22

33
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How many isomers of hexane are there?

34
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Isopentane

35
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Neopentane

A

C | C-C-C | C

36
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Alkyl Group

A

An alkyl group is an alkane without one of its H atoms

37
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What is the alkyl group version of Methane?

A

CH3- (Methyl)

38
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What is the alkyl group version of Ethane?

A

CH3-CH2- (Ethyl)

39
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When should you not give the number in the name?

A

If the name without a number is unambiguous e.g Methylbutane

40
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How reactive are alkanes, generally? and subsequent use in food?

A

Generally quite unreactive (simple akanes) - except their ready flammability - Subsequently used in foods such as coating dried fruit to stop sticking together - due to non reactivity.

41
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Unders special conditions, hydrogen atoms in alkanes can be replaced with which groups? (6)

A
  1. Fluoro
  2. chloro
  3. bromo
  4. iodo
  5. cyano
  6. nitro
42
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What are alkanes generally used as?

A

fuels (especially those with low molecular weights)

43
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What are the lowest weight alkanes important parts of ?

A

natural gas

44
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Alkanes with carbon numbers 6 - 12 are important parts of ?

45
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Alkanes with carbon numbers 12 + are important parts of

A

diesel and fuel oils

46
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How does an alkene differ from an alkane?

A

it contains a double bond between adjacent carbon atoms

47
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How many bonds do alkynes have between adjacent carbon atoms?

A

three (triple bonds)

48
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General formula for alkenes

49
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Gen. formla for alkynes

50
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Why are akenes and alkynes called unsaturated compounds?

A

Because they do not contain the maximum number of H atoms

51
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When to use trans or cis in alkenes?

A

trans when the functional groups are on opposite sides such as trans but-2-ene

Or cis when the functional groups are on the same side of the double bond such as cis but-2-ene

52
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How to name alkenes and alkynes?

A

Select the longest chain containing a multiple bond 2) alter name from ane to ene or yne 3), specify the position of the multiple bond (comes after functional group number) 4) when relevant - cis or trans

53
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Important common alkenes and structures

A

Ethylene (used to ripen bananas) CH2=CH2

Propylene CH2= CHCH3

54
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Addition reactions in alkenes?

A

Can occur accross the double bond to convert into a single bond (such as hydrogenation - increases melting point of oils)

55
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2 examples of addition reactions which convert into single bonds?

A

RCH=CH2 + H2O –> RCH(OH)CH3

CH2=CH2 + HCl (g) –> CH2Cl-CH3

56
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Iodine addition double bond conversion reaction in prac 3

A

RCH=CHR +ICl -> RCH-CHR

               |    |

                I   Cl
57
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Low molecular alkynes are extremely?

A

Flammable e.g ethyne used for cutting steel

58
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Uses of alkenes and alkynes

A

in production of polymers - polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential trace components in diet

59
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Aromatics

A

hydrocarbon with alternating double and single bonds between carbon atoms forming rings.

60
Q

Benzene ring structure (expanded and condensed)

A

Expanded

condensed

61
Q

toluene structure

62
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Ortho

A

two groups come off two adjacent carbons

63
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Meta

A

Two groups come off adjacent carbons with one separating them

64
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Para

A

Two groups come off two carbons with another two carbons separating them

65
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Name the five major benzene reactions

A

Nitration, Sulphonation, Halogenation, Alkylation, Acylation

66
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Nitration reaction reagents and products formed

A

Reagents: HNO3 or H2SO4

Product

67
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Sulphonation Reaction agent and product formed

68
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Halogenation reagents and product formed

A

X2 (X =Cl or Br)

Catalysts: FeX3 or AlX3

69
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Use of toluene

A

Starting material for production of saccarin, TNT, benzene and phenol

70
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Aniline, structure and use

A

Use

  1. Production of dyestuff
  2. rubber antioxidants
  3. resins
  4. sulfonamide drugs
71
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Phenol structure and use

A

Use:

  1. Phenolic resins from phenol and formaldehyde
  2. phenol and derivatives used widely as antiseptics e.g dettol
72
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Cresol structure and use

A

Use

  1. Phenolic resins
  2. preparation of plasticiser for PVC and flame retardants
  3. weed killer
73
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Xylenes structure and use

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Use

  1. Polymer protection
  2. vitamin B2
  3. Pesticide production

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