Intorduction To Organic Chemistry

Question 1

Empirical formula definition

Answer 1

Simplest whole number ratio of atoms each element in a compound

Question 2

Molecular formula definition

Answer 2

The true number of atoms or each element in a compound

Question 3

General formula
Of alkanes

Answer 3

CnH2n+2

Question 4

General formula of alkenes

Answer 4

CnH2n

Question 5

Structural formula definition

Answer 5

Show structural arrangement of atoms within a milevule

Question 6

Displayed formula definition

Answer 6

Shows every atom and every bond within an atom

Question 7

Skeletal formula definition

Answer 7

• shows only the bonds in a compound and any non-carbon atoms
• corners are carbon atoms
• hydrogen is assumed to be bonded to all of them unless stated otherwise

Question 8

Structural isomers

Answer 8

Different structural arrangements of atoms each element

Question 9

Position isomers definition

Answer 9

These have the functional group of the molecule in a different position of the carbon chains

Question 10

Functional group isomerism

Answer 10

Different arrangement of the same molecular formula so that the molecule has a different functional group

Question 11

Stereoisomerism
(E/Z)

Answer 11

Compounds have the same molecular formula but a different 3D arrangement of their atoms in space.