Homologous series Flashcards
General formulas (22 cards)
What is the genera formula of alkanes
CnH2n+2
What is the functional group of alkanes and its suffix
C-H
-ane
What is the general formula of alkenes
CnH2n
What is the functional group of alknes and its suffix
C=C
-ene
Haloalkanes general formula
CnH2n+1X
Alcohols general formula
CnH2n+1OH
Alcohols functional group and suffix
-OH
-anol
Haloalkane functional group and suffix and prefix
- X
Haloalkane
Carboxylic acids general formula
CnH2n02
Carboxylic acids functional group and suffix
COOH (C=O, C-OH)
- oic acid
Aldehydes general formula
R-CHO
Aldehydes functional group and suffix
CHO (C-H, C=O)
-anal
Ketones general formula
CnH2nO
Ketones functional group and suffix
C=O
-one
Nitrile general formula
CnH2n+1CN
Nitrile functional group and suffix
C(triple bond)N
-nitrile
Amine general formula
R-NH2
Amine functional group and suffix
C-N
-ylamine
Ester general formula
R-COO-R’
Ester functional group and prefix/suffix
COO
Axel-oate
Ether general group
R-OR’
Ether functional group and prefix/suffix
Alxoxy-ether