organic chemistry definitions

Question 1

organic chemistry

Answer 1

organic chemistry is the study of hydrocarbons

Question 2

hydrocarbon

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hydrocarbon is a compound consisting of hydrogen and carbon only

Question 3

unsaturated

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unsaturated means it contains a double or triple carbon bond

Question 4

saturated

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saturated means it contains a single carbon bond

Question 5

functional group

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a functional group is an atom or a group of atoms which is responsible for the characteristic properties of an organic compound

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structural isomer

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a structural isomer is a compound with the same molecular formula but different structural formula

Question 7

primary alcohol

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primary alcohol is when the C that the OH is attached to is itself attached to 1 other C

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secondary alcohol

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secondary alcohol is when the C that the OH is attached to is itself is attached to 2 other C’s

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tertiary alcohol

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tertiary alcohol is when the C that the OH is attached to is itself attached to 3 other C’s

Question 10

polymerisation

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polymerisation is the addition of small molecules (monomers) of alkenes

Question 11

aromatic

Answer 11

an aromatic is an organic compound which contains a benzene ring