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
What is the IUPAC formula and name of Amide?
R-CO-NH2
-amide
It is a solvent for making varnishes and polishers
Alcohol
It is used in preparation of aromatic compounds
Amine
Formalin is a preservative for triological specimens, used in the preparation of bake like plastics.
Aldehyde
Solvent for resins, gums, and cellulose acetate solvent for non polar substances
Ketone
Acid present in vinegar
Carboxylic acid
Used in the preparation of fertilizer
Amide
Used in preparation of perfume, soap, flavoring, and scenting agents
Ester
Used as anesthetic
Ether
Presence of aromatic ring or benzene
Aromatics
