Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
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Saponification
A
Soap (-COON)
2
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Polymerization
A
Formation of a polymer from monomers
3
Q
Ethanoic acid
A
-COOH
4
Q
Cis vs. trans
A
same side vs. opposite sides
5
Q
Aromatic compounds
A
Contain hydrocarbon rings
6
Q
Ketone
A
Carboxyl acid which -oh is replaced by -or from an alcohol
7
Q
Resonance
A
2+ valid structures can be drawn for a molecule
8
Q
Isomer
A
Same formula, different structure
9
Q
Ester
A
Double bonded o
10
Q
Ether
A
R-o-r
11
Q
Substituent
A
Atom or group that take place of a hydrogen in a hydrocarbon
12
Q
Alkyl group
A
Hydrocarbon subsituent
13
Q
Structural isomers
A
Same molecular formula, different order
14
Q
Asymmetric carbon
A
Four different groups attached
15
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Cracking
A
Broken down to smaller molecules
