Intro to Organic (F6examonly)

Question 1

Define structural formula:

Answer 1

the minimal detail that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule

Question 2

Define displayed formula:

Answer 2

the relative positioning of atoms and the bonds between them in a molecule

Question 3

Define aliphatic:

Answer 3

a compound containing carbon and hydrogen joined together in straight chains, branched chains, or non-aromatic rings

Question 4

Define alicyclic:

Answer 4

an aliphatic compound arranged in non aromatic rings with or without side chains

Question 5

Define aromatic:

Answer 5

a compound containing a benzene ring

Question 6

Define saturated and unsaturated:

Answer 6

• saturated: single carbon-carbon bonds only
• unsaturated: the prescence of multiple carbon-carbon bonds including C=C, C≡C, and aromatic rings

Question 7

What are structural isomers?

Answer 7

molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae