orgaNIC KILLISTRY Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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what is a homologous series?
A
a series of organic compounds that have the same general formula (similar chemical reactions)
2
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define saturated
A
an organic compound containing all single bonds
3
Q
define unsaturated
A
an organic compound containing a carbon carbon double bond
4
Q
define general formula
A
formula that states the ratio of each element in the formula of every compound in a homologous series
5
Q
define isomerism
A
compounds that have the same moleculer formula but different displayed formulae
6
Q
general formula of ALKANES
A
CnH2n+2
7
Q
molecular formula of methane
A
CH4
8
Q
molecular formula of ethane
A
C2H6
9
Q
molecular formula of propene
A
C3H8
10
Q
molecular formula of butane
A
C4H10
11
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molecular formula of pentane
A
C5H12
