SEARCH
You are in browse mode. You must login to use MEMORY

   Log in to start

level: Structure of organic compounds

Questions and Answers List

level questions: Structure of organic compounds

QuestionAnswer
Define a functional groupA specific group of atoms within a molecule that imparts characteristic chemical properties and reactions to that molecule.
List all functional groups (hint: theres 10)Alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, haloalkanes, esters, nitriles, amines, amides.
How many carbons are present in methane?1
no. carbons in ethane?2
no. carbons in propane?3
no. carbons in butane?4
no. carbons in pentane?5
no. carbons in hexane?6
What is the suffix used when a double bond is present?-ene (replaces -ane)
What is the suffix used when a tripple bond is present?-yne
Define stereoisomers.Compounds with the same structural formula but with different arrangement of atoms in space;
Describe and explain geometrical (cis and trans) isomerism in non-cyclic alkenes.Geometrical isomerism occurs when the carbon-carbon double bond restricts rotation, resulting in different spatial arrangements of groups around the bond, such as cis (same side) and trans (opposite sides) isomers.