Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry

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Alkane

A hydrocarbon containing only single bonds between carbon atoms.

<p>A hydrocarbon containing only single bonds between carbon atoms.</p>
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Alkene

A hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

<p>A hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon double bond.</p>
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Alkyne

A hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.

<p>A hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.</p>
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Arene (aromatic)

A cyclic hydrocarbon with alternating double bonds, exhibiting resonance.

<p>A cyclic hydrocarbon with alternating double bonds, exhibiting resonance.</p>
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Halide

A compound in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by halogen atoms.

<p>A compound in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by halogen atoms.</p>
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Alcohol

An organic compound containing one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups.

<p>An organic compound containing one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups.</p>
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Ether

An organic compound with an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups.

<p>An organic compound with an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups.</p>
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Amine

An organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl groups.

<p>An organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl groups.</p>
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Nitrile

An organic compound containing a cyano group (-C≡N).

<p>An organic compound containing a cyano group (-C≡N).</p>
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Thiol

An organic compound containing a sulfhydryl (-SH) group.

<p>An organic compound containing a sulfhydryl (-SH) group.</p>
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Sulfide

An organic compound containing a sulfur atom bonded to two carbon atoms.

<p>An organic compound containing a sulfur atom bonded to two carbon atoms.</p>
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Aldehyde

An organic compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O) with at least one hydrogen atom attached to the carbon.

<p>An organic compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O) with at least one hydrogen atom attached to the carbon.</p>
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Ketone

An organic compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.

<p>An organic compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.</p>
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Carboxylic Acid

An organic compound containing a carboxyl group (-COOH).

<p>An organic compound containing a carboxyl group (-COOH).</p>
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Ester

An organic compound formed from the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.

<p>An organic compound formed from the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.</p>
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Amide

An organic compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a nitrogen atom.

<p>An organic compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a nitrogen atom.</p>
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Anhydride

An organic compound formed from the removal of water from two carboxylic acids.

<p>An organic compound formed from the removal of water from two carboxylic acids.</p>