Organic - Optical Isomerism Flashcards
What is the formula of alkenes?
RCH=CH2
What is the formula of alkynes?
RC≡CH
What is the formula of halogenoalkanes?
R-X
X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine
What is the formula of carboxylic acids?
RCOOH
What is the formula of anhydrides?
RCOOCOR’
What is the formula of esters?
RCOOR’
What is the formula of acyl chlorides?
RCOCl
What is the formula of amides?
RCONH2
What is the formula of nitriles?
RC≡N
What is the formula of aldehydes?
RCHO
What is the formula of ketones?
RCOR’
What is the formula of alcohols?
ROH
What is the formula of amines?
RNH2
What is the formula of arenes?
C6H5R
What are isomers?
Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but have different molecular structures or a different arrangement of atoms in space.