Functional groups

Question 1

Define: functional group

Answer 1

Specific atoms/groups of atoms/bonds that give organic molecules its specific properties. Eg. haloalkanes, etc

Question 2

Define: haloalkane

Answer 2

Alkane chains containing a halogen atom.

Question 3

The halogen atom in haloalkanes forms a branch. How are these branches named?

Answer 3

The branch becomes is bromo/chloro/fluoro/iodo. Put in front of carbon chain, labelled eg. 1-bromobutane

Question 4

Define: alcohol (alkanol)

Answer 4

Alkane chains containing a hydroxyl group (OH)

Question 5

How are alcohols named?

Answer 5

[carbon chain without e]-#-[ol]

Question 6

Define: carboxylic acid

Answer 6

Alkane chains containing a carboxyl group (COOH)

Question 7

Are the carboxyl groups in carboxylic acids always on the end?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

How are carboxylic acids named?

Answer 8

[carbon chain without e][oic acid]

Question 9

Define: amine

Answer 9

Alkane cahins containing a NH2 functional group.

Question 10

How are amines named?

Answer 10

[carbon chain without e]-#-[amine]