Organic Chemistry 3 Flashcards
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The branch of chemistry that deals with certain carbon containing compounds
Organic Chemistry
An organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen
Hydrocarbon
A chemical formula expressing the number of atoms of each element present in a molecule of a substance without indicating how they are linked
Molecular Formula
A chemical formula showing the spatial arrangement of the atoms and the linkage of every atom
Structural Formula
The possession by 2 or more distinct compounds of the same molecular formula, each molecule having the same # of atoms of each element but in a different arrangement
Isomerism ex: Glucose, Fructose, Galactose (C6H12O6)
A condensed version of the structural formula, written all on one line and demonstrating the relationship of the substituent groups in a molecule
Line Formula
Expression of the fixed ratio between carbon and hydrogen in hydrocarbons
Type Formula
Pertaining to any member of one of the two major groups of organic compounds, those having straight or branched chain structures
Aliphatic
A specific atom or group of atoms that is attached to a carbon atom in an organic compound & that imparts an identifiable chemical behavior to the compound
Functional Group
A formula that denotes a class of compounds and includes the functional group and a symbol R denoting a radical
General Formula
The existence of an element in 2 or more distinct forms ex: O, O2, O3
Allotropism
A hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds
Saturated Hydrocarbon
A saturated hydrocarbon that has only carbon-carbon single bonds Type Formula: CnH2n+2
Alkane
A monovalent radical formed when an alkane loses one hydrogen atom Type Formula: CnH2n+1
Alkyl Group
An aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more halogen atoms attached. Gen. Formula: RX
Alkyl Halide
An organic compound that has one or more double or triple bonds between two carbon atoms
Unsaturated Hydrocarbon
An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond Type Formula: CnH2n
Alkene
An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond Type Formula: CnH2n-2
Alkyne
Any compound containing a resonace-stabilized ring
Aromatic
Pertaining to ring compounds that contain one or more elements other than carbon in the ring
Heterocyclic Compounds
A large molecule made by linking together any number of monomers, or basic chemical units
Polymer
An organic compound containing one or more hydroxyl groups. Gen. Formula: ROH
Alcohol
An alcohol with only one hydroxyl group ex: Isopropanol, Tert-butanol
Monohydroxy Alcohol
An alcohol containing two hydroxyl groups ex:Ethylene Glycol
Dihydroxy Alcohol