Important Hydrocarbon Functional Groups

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Flashcards focused on key hydrocarbon functional groups and their definitions.

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Halide

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

<p>A functional group consisting of a halogen atom (F, Cl, Br, I) attached to a carbon.</p>
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Alcohol

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

<p>A functional group characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon.</p>
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Ether

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

<p>A functional group where an oxygen atom is bonded to two hydrocarbon groups.</p>
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Amine

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

<p>A functional group containing a nitrogen atom bonded to one or more hydrocarbons.</p>
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Carbonyl

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

<p>A functional group composed of a carbon atom double bonded to an oxygen atom.</p>
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Aldehyde

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

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

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

<p>A functional group characterized by a carbonyl and a hydroxyl group (-COOH) attached to the same carbon.</p>
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Ester

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

<p>A derived functional group formed from the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.</p>
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Amide

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

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