Unit 4- Organic Chemistry Flashcards
Alkene
CnH2n
Unsaturated- contain double bond
Homologous Series
Follows a regular pattern and have the same general molecular formula and differ only by the addition of -CH2- groups
Alkane
CnH2n+2
Saturated- all single bonds
Alcohol
R-OH
Aldehyde
R-CHO
Carboxylic acid
R-COOH
Ketone
R-O-R’
Halogenoalkane
R-X
Empirical Formula
Shows the simplest ratio of atoms present
Molecular Formula
Shows the actual number of atoms present
Structural Formula
Shows the connectivity of atoms
Isomers
Compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas
Complete combustion
Carbon dioxide and water
Incomplete combustion
Carbon monoxide plus water
Carbon monoxide
Colourless, odorless and highly poisonous gas