topic 6A Flashcards
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homologous series
organic compounds with the same functional group and same general formula
functional group
an atom or group of atoms which have similar chemical properties
aldehydes
- ends in -al
- C=O bonds on first carbon always
classifying addition reactions
a reaction where two molecules react together to produce one
classifying subsitution reactions
swapping a halogen atom for another atom of group of atoms
classifying elimination reactions
removal of a small molecule from the organic molecule
classifying oxidation/reduction reactions
- oxidation is losing electrons
- reduction is gaining electrons
classifying hydrolysis reactions
- adding a water molecule to break apart a molecule
classifying polymerisation reactions
process of creating polymers
sterioisomerism
- they have the same structural formula but different spatial arrangements
E/Z isomerism
E isomers have different molecules on top and bottom
Z isomers have same molecules at the top and bottom