functional groups

Question 1

Amines — General Formula & Example

Answer 1

R–NH₂ (primary amine) | Example: CH₃NH₂ (methylamine)

Question 2

Esters — General Formula & Example

Answer 2

R–COO–R’ | Example: CH₃COOCH₃ (methyl acetate)

Question 3

Halohydrocarbons — General Formula & Example

Answer 3

R–X (X = F, Cl, Br, I) | Example: CH₃Cl (chloromethane)

Question 4

Alcohols — General Formula & Example

Answer 4

R–OH | Example: CH₃CH₂OH (ethanol)

Question 5

Ethers — General Formula & Example

Answer 5

R–O–R’ | Example: CH₃OCH₃ (dimethyl ether)

Question 6

Carboxylic acids — General Formula & Example

Answer 6

R–COOH | Example: CH₃COOH (acetic acid)

Question 7

Ketones — General Formula & Example

Answer 7

R–CO–R’ | Example: CH₃COCH₃ (acetone)

Question 8

Aldehydes — General Formula & Example

Answer 8

R–CHO | Example: CH₃CHO (acetaldehyde)