UV Visible spectroscopy and functional groups Flashcards
how do we identify organic compounds
by their physical properties
by chemical tests
spectroscopy
spectroscopy
the absorption of electromagnetic radiation and the resulting absorption spectra to study the structure of organic molecules
are alkanes reactive?
no they are not
in which way can alkanes being unreactive be advantageous
they are able to serve as solvents as they do not react with the non-polar solutes
are alkenes reactive?
yes they are
features of alkynes
they have a C to C triple bond
they are reactive
they are linear functional groups(i.e four carbons in a straight line)
the most reactive alkyl halides
alkyl-iodide
how does the detoxification of organic molecules in the liver occur
by repeatedly hydroxylating them until they are water soluble and excreted in bile or urine
alkoxy group
general structure of an alkoxy group
An alkoxy group is a functional group in organic chemistry that consists of an alkyl group (a chain of carbon and hydrogen atoms) bonded to an oxygen atom
-OR
R represents alkyl group
which organic molecules contain alkoxy groups
ETHERS
general structure of ethers
R-O-R’
description of the ether functional group
refers to any part of a compound that has two alkyl groups linked through an oxygen atom
general structure of amines
R-NH2
general structure of aldehydes
R-CHO
