Organic Chemistry

Question 1

What is a functional group?

Answer 1

A specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for a characteristic chemical reaction of that molecule.

Question 2

Name the functional group: -OH

Answer 2

Hydroxyl group (Alcohol)

Question 3

What is the general formula of an alkane?

Answer 3

CₙH₂ₙ₊₂

Question 4

What type of bonds are present in alkenes?

Answer 4

At least one carbon-carbon double bond (C=C)

Question 5

What is a hydrocarbon?

Answer 5

a compound that contains carbon and hydrogen only

Question 5

What are alkenes?

Answer 5

saturated hydrocarbons. Molecules of these compounds contain only single bonds between the carbon atoms in the chain

Question 6

What is saturated?

Answer 6

molecules with only single bonds

Question 7

What is unsaturated?

Answer 7

compounds composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms, with one or more carbon-carbon double or triple bonds in their chemical structure

Question 8

What are the homologous series?

Answer 8

a family of organic compounds that have the same general formula, have similar chemical properties and show a gradual increase in physical properties such as melting and boiling points

Question 9

What is the general chemical test for unsaturation?

Answer 9

a bromine water test: it is shaken with an unsaturated hydrocarbon and loses its color (addition reaction)

Question 10

What is the general formula for alcohols?

Answer 10

CₙH₂ₙ₊₁OH

Question 11

What type of bonds are present in alkanes?

Answer 11

Only single carbon/hydrogen bonds