Module 4 DEFINITIONS Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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Homologous series
A
Family of compounds with similar chemical properties and differ by CH2 group
2
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Aliphatic
A
Unbranded/ straight
3
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Alicyclic
A
Cyclic/ ring
4
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Aromatic
A
Benzene ring
5
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Structural isomer
A
Same molecular formula different structural formulae
6
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Homolytic fission
A
Covalent bond breaks each of bonded atoms take one of shared electron
7
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Hetrolytic fission
A
Covalent bond breaks one of bonded atoms takes both of electrons
8
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Stereoisomerism
A
Same structural formula but different arrangement in space eg. E/Z or optical
9
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Electrophile
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Electron pair acceptor
10
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Nucleophile
A
Donate a pair of electrons (electron rich)
11
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Carbocation
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Contains a positively charged carbon atom
12
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Fingerprint region
A
Below 1500 cm-1 (IR)
