Organic Chemistry - Functional Groups

Question 1

-OH

Answer 1

Suffix: “-ol”
Functional Group: Hydroxy
Strength: Strong

Question 2

-COOH

Answer 2

Suffix: “-oic” acid
Functional Group: Carboxylic
Strength: Very strong

Question 3

R-CO-O-R’

Answer 3

Suffix: “-oate”
Functional Group: Ester
Strength: Moderately Strong

Question 4

Halogen

Answer 4

Suffix: “Iodo-“, “Bromo-“, “Fluoro-“ and “Chloro-“
Functional Group: Halogen
Strength: Weak