Organic Chemistry Functional Groups and Structures

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts related to organic chemistry functional groups and structures.

Alkane

A hydrocarbon containing only single C-H and C-C bonds, represented by the general formula CnH2n+2.

Alkene

A hydrocarbon that contains at least one C=C double bond, represented by the general formula CnH2n.

Alkyne

A hydrocarbon that contains at least one C≡C triple bond, represented by the general formula CnH2n-2.

Alcohol

An organic compound containing a hydroxyl (-OH) group, with the general formula R-OH.

Ether

An organic compound with the general structure R-O-R, where R can be a hydrocarbon chain.

Aldehyde

An organic compound with the functional group -CHO, where R is a hydrocarbon group.

Ketone

An organic compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O), with general formula RC(=O)R'.

Carboxylic Acid

An organic compound containing a carboxyl group (-COOH) or (-CO2H), represented by -oic acid.

Aromatic Compound

A stable, cyclic compound containing resonance structures, often derived from benzene.

Alkyl Halide

A hydrocarbon derivative containing a halogen atom (F, Cl, Br, I) bonded to an alkyl group.