Organic Compound Flashcards
It refers to a large class of chemical compounds, where one or more atoms of carbon are covalently linked with other elements.
Organic compound
What are the most common examples of organic compounds?
Hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
What is the basis of the classes of organic compounds?
It is based on the functional group it contains
It is considered as the parent molecule
Hydrocarbon
These are a group of atoms responsible for chemical behavior
Functional group
Single bond hydrocarbons (CnH2n+2)
Alkane
Double bond hydrocarbons (CnH2n)
Alkene
Triple bond hydrocarbons (CnH2n-2)
Alkyne
What is the IUPAC formula and name of Alcohol?
R-OH
-ol
What is the IUPAC formula of Ether?
R-0-R
What is the IUPAC formula and name of Aldehyde?
RCOH
-al
What is the IUPAC formula and name of Ketone?
RCOR
-one
What is the IUPAC formula and name of Carboxylic Acid?
RCOOH
-ic acid
What is the IUPAC formula and name of Ester?
RCOOR
-oate
What is the IUPAC formula and name of Amine?
R-NH2
-yl amine