5 - Intro to Organic Chemistry

Question 1

Functional group

Answer 1

The group of atoms which gives an organic compound its characteristic properties and reactions.

Question 2

Structural isomers

Answer 2

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formuale.

Question 3

Free radicals

Answer 3

Highly reactive uncharged atoms or groups of atoms with an unpaired electron that is used to form a covalent bond.

Question 4

Nucleophiles

Answer 4

Ions or molecules with a lone pair of electrons that attack positive ions or positive centers in molecules.

Question 5

Electrophiles

Answer 5

Reactive ions and molecules which attack negative ions or negative centers in molecules.

Question 6

Homologous Series

Answer 6

A series of compounds that contain the same functional group and that have the same general formula. The formula of each member of the series differs from the next by CH(2). Members show a trend in physical properties.