Functional groups Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Q
What is a functional group?
A
groups of atoms that are recurring and have the “same” reactivity
2
Q
Alkane
A
sp^3 C bond (single bonded)
3
Q
Alkene
A
sp^2 C bond (double bonded)
4
Q
Alkyne
A
sp C bond (triple bonded)
5
Q
Alcohol
A
OH group attached to R
6
Q
Amine
A
NH2 group attached to R
7
Q
Ether
A
O bond to 2 R groups
8
Q
Nitro
A
NO2 bonded to sp^3 carbon
9
Q
Nitrile
A
C triple bonded to N
10
Q
Carbonyl group
A
C double bonded to O and 2 R groups
11
Q
Aldehyde
A
Carbonyl attached to sp^2 C with H
12
Q
Ketone
A
carbonyl with C (IT’S IN THE MIDDLE)
13
Q
Carboxylic acid
A
double bonded O and OH to sp^2 C
14
Q
Ester
A
Double bonded O to C with another O attached to sp^3 C
15
Q
Amide
A
double bonded O and NH2 group to C
