chapter 11 basics of organic chem

Question 1

Homologous series

Answer 1

family of compounds with same general formula eg CnH2n+2

Question 2

Functional group

Answer 2

Attached group that defines a compound’s properties. eg carbon-carbon double bond.

Question 3

IUPAC

Answer 3

International union of pure and applied chemistry.

Question 4

What are chain isomers

Answer 4

Same molecular formula but different arrangement of carbon atoms.

Question 5

What are positional isomers?

Answer 5

Same molecular formula but different position of the functional groups.

Question 6

What are functional group isomers?

Answer 6

Same molecular formula but different functional groups.