Organic Defintions and shit

Question 1

Stereoisomer

Answer 1

Same structural formula but different arrangement of atoms in space (Not the same as different displayed formula. Get it RIGHT!)

Question 2

(No)Homologous Series

Answer 2

Same chemical properties
Each successive member differs by CH2
Increasing physical properties
Same general formula

Question 3

Alicyclic

Answer 3

An aliphatic compound arranged in non-aromatic rings with or without side rings

Question 4

AlIpHATic

Answer 4

Compound containing carbon and hydrogEn bonded together in straight or branCHEd chains. Not aroMatic rings

Question 5

Aromatic

Answer 5

Compound containing a Benzene ring (Google it.)

Question 6

2,4 Directing

Answer 6

NH2 or NHR
OH
OR
-R or -C6H5
-X

Question 7

3 Directing

Answer 7

RCOR

• COOR
• SO3H
• CHO
• COOH
• CN
• NO2
• (NR3)+

Question 8

Saturated

Answer 8

Only has Carbon to Carbon single bonds

Question 9

Cis/Trans

Answer 9

Cis - Same groups on the same side
Trans - Same groups on opposite sides
Require functional groups that are the same on each side.

Question 10

Naming Esters

Answer 10

Alcohol = -thyl
C.Acid = -anoate