stem organic chem Flashcards
1
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no. of C atoms = 1
A
meth-
2
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no. of C atoms = 2
A
eth-
3
Q
no. of C atoms = 3
A
pro-
4
Q
no. of C atoms = 4
A
but-
5
Q
no. of C atoms = 5
A
pent-
6
Q
no. of C atoms = 6
A
hex-
7
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no. of C atoms = 7
A
hept-
8
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no. of C atoms = 8
A
oct-
9
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no. of C atoms = 9
A
non-
10
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no. of C atoms = 10
A
dec-
11
Q
What are homologous series?
A
Organic Compounds separated into a number of families.
12
Q
What is a functional group?
Give an examples of a functional group.
A
A functional group is a group of atoms or bonds common to a family of organic compounds, and which determines the principal chemical properties or reactions of the series.
Example of a functional group: Alcohol -> “-OH”