3.1 - Introduction

Question 1

Functional Group & Suffix of: Esters

Answer 1

R-C(=O)-O-R

-oate

Question 2

Define: Hydrocarbons

Answer 2

Compounds containing C & H atoms only

Question 3

How are cyclic alkanes named?

Answer 3

Cyclo-(name of longest ring)

Question 4

Define: Alicyclic hydrocarbon

Answer 4

Hydrocarbon which contains rings

Question 5

Define: Chain isomer

Answer 5

Same molecular formula, different carbon chain arrangement

Question 6

Define: Empirical Formula

Answer 6

Simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a molecule

Question 7

Functional Group & Suffix of: Alcohols

Answer 7

R-OH

-ol

Question 8

Functional Group & Suffix of: Carboxylic Acids

Answer 8

R-C(=O)-O-H

-oic acid

Question 9

Functional Group & Prefix of: Halogenoalkanes

Answer 9

R-Cl chloro-
R-Br bromo-
R-I iodo-
etc

Question 10

Define: Displayed formula

Answer 10

Shows all atoms & bonds in a molecule

Question 11

Functional Group & Suffix of: Acyl Chlorides

Answer 11

R-C(=O)-Cl

-oyl chloride

Question 12

Define: Unsaturated hydrocarbons

Answer 12

Contains one or more C=C bonds

Question 13

Define: Skeletal Formula

Answer 13

Shows shape of carbon skeleton

Question 14

Define: Functional Group isomer

Answer 14

Same molecular formula, different functional group

Question 15

Functional Group & Suffix of: Alkenes

Answer 15

C=C

-ene

Question 16

Define: Stereoisomers

Answer 16

compounds w/ same structural formula, different arrangement of atoms in space

Question 17

Functional Group & Suffix of: Nitriles

Answer 17

R-C≡N

-nitrile

Question 18

Define: Structural Formula

Answer 18

Shows how atoms in a molecule are arranged

Question 19

Functional Group & Suffix of: Ketones

Answer 19

R-C(=O)-R

-one

Question 20

Define: Saturated Hydrocarbons

Answer 20

Contains single C-C bonds only

Question 21

What are the two types of stereoisomers?

Answer 21

E/Z

Optical

Question 22

Define: Functional Group

Answer 22

Atom/(group of atoms) which gives an organic compound its particular chemical properties

Question 23

Define: Position isomer

Answer 23

Functional Group in a different position

Question 24

Define: Aromatic Hydrocarbon

Answer 24

Hydrocarbon which contains benzene rings

Question 25

What is organic chemistry the chemistry of?

Answer 25

Carbon containing compounds | except CO, CO₂ & Metal Carbonates

Question 26

Functional Group & Suffix of: Aldehydes

Answer 26

R-C(=O)-H -Al

Question 27

Define: Aliphatic Hydrocarbon

Answer 27

Hydrocarbon which contains long chains

Question 28

Define: Molecular Formula

Answer 28

Actual no. of atoms of each element present in a molecule

Question 29

Define: Homologous series

Answer 29

Family of compounds w/ same functional group Same general formula, different carbon chain length Each successive member has an extra CH₂ Are chemically similar

Question 30

Define: Structural isomers

Answer 30

Compounds w/ same molecular formula but different structural formula

Question 31

Functional Group & Suffix of: Amines

Answer 31

R-N-H₂ -amine

Question 32

General Formula of Cyclic Alkanes?

Answer 32

CnH₂n