Important Hydrocarbon Functional Groups

Flashcards focused on key hydrocarbon functional groups and their definitions.

Halide

A functional group consisting of a halogen atom (F, Cl, Br, I) attached to a carbon.

Alcohol

A functional group characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon.

Ether

A functional group where an oxygen atom is bonded to two hydrocarbon groups.

Amine

A functional group containing a nitrogen atom bonded to one or more hydrocarbons.

Carbonyl

A functional group composed of a carbon atom double bonded to an oxygen atom.

Aldehyde

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

Ketone

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

Carboxylic Acid

A functional group characterized by a carbonyl and a hydroxyl group (-COOH) attached to the same carbon.

Ester

A derived functional group formed from the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.

Amide

A functional group containing a carbonyl group (C=O) adjacent to a nitrogen atom.