organic chem

What is the formula for Esterification reaction?

Alcohol + Carboxylic Acid → Ester + Water

What is a characteristic of Organic Chemistry?

The study of carbon-based compounds.

What is the IUPAC name for C₄H₈O₂?

Butanoic acid.

How do you identify a Carboxylic Acid functional group?

By the presence of the -COOH group.

What type of bond do Alkenes have?

At least one double bond (unsaturated).

What are the prefixes used for naming hydrocarbons with 1 to 10 carbon atoms?

meth-, eth-, prop-, but-, pent-, hex-, hept-, oct-, non-, dec-.

What is the product of the reaction between Ethanoic acid and Butan-1-ol?

Butyl ethanoate and water.

What is the structural representation of an Alcohol?

An -OH group attached to a carbon.

What is the role of H₂SO₄ in Esterification?

It acts as a catalyst.

What does the term 'Aromatic compounds' refer to?

Compounds that contain a benzene ring.

What is the condensed formula for Ethanol?

C₂H₅OH.

How do you name a compound with multiple branches in IUPAC?

Use prefixes di-, tri-, tetra- for multiple groups and combine: # - branch - parent chain.

What is the formula for an Alkane?

Only single bonds, CnH(2n+2).