Key Concepts in Organic Chemistry
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These flashcards cover key concepts related to molecular structures, homologous series, functional groups, and the characteristics of organic compounds.
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Displayed Formula
A representation showing all the atoms of each element and all the bonds in a molecule.
Homologous Series
A family or group of similar compounds with similar chemical properties due to the presence of the same functional group.
Alkane General Formula
CnH2n+2.
Alkene General Formula
CnH2n
Alcohol General Formula
CnH2n+1OH.
Carboxylic Acid General Formula
CnH2n+1COOH.
Saturated Compound
A compound where all carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds.
Unsaturated Compound
A compound that contains one or more carbon-carbon double or triple bonds.
Structural Formula
A formula that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule without showing all the bonds.
Structural Isomers
Compounds with the same molecular formula, but different structural formulas.
Functional Group of Alcohols
The hydroxyl group (-OH) that determines the chemical properties of alcohols.
General Characteristics of a Homologous Series
Includes having the same functional group, the same general formula, differing by a -CH2- unit, displaying trends in physical properties, and sharing similar chemical properties.
