functional groups

What is the functional group of an alkane?

single bonds between carbon atoms (C–C and C–H bonds); nonpolar and not very reactive.

What is the functional group of an alkene?

A carbon-carbon double bond (C=C)

What is the functional group of an alkyne?

A carbon-carbon triple bond (C≡C).

What is the functional group of an alcohol?

A hydroxyl group (–OH) bonded to a carbon atom.

What is the functional group of an ether?

An oxygen atom connected to two carbon atoms (R–O–R')

What is the functional group of an amine?

A nitrogen atom bonded to one or more alkyl groups (R–NH₂, R₂NH, or R₃N)

What is the functional group of a carboxylic acid?

A carbon double bonded to an oxygen and also bonded to a hydroxyl group (–COOH)

What is the functional group of an ester?

A carbon double bonded to an oxygen and also bonded to an –OR group (–COOR)

What is the functional group of a ketone?

A carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.

What is the functional group of an aldehyde?

A carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to at least one hydrogen

What is the functional group of an amide?

A carbon double bonded to an oxygen and bonded to a nitrogen (–CONH₂ or substituted).