Introduction to Organic Chemistry
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What is a homologous series?
A series of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties
What is a functional group?
A group of atoms responsible for the chemical reactions of a compound
What is a saturated compound?
Contains only single carbon–carbon bonds
What is an unsaturated compound?
Contains at least one carbon–carbon double bond
What is an aromatic compound?
A compound containing a benzene ring
What are structural isomers?
Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae
What is chain isomerism?
Different arrangements of the carbon chain
What is position isomerism?
Functional group in different positions
What is functional group isomerism?
Different functional groups
What do curly arrows represent?
Movement of a pair of electrons
Movement of a pair of electrons?
The breaking of a covalent bond so that each atom takes one electron (forms 2 radicals)
Heterolytic Fission
The breaking of a covalent bond so that one atom takes both electrons (Forms an ion)
What is a free radical?
A species with an unpaired electron
What is an electrophile?
An electron pair acceptor
What is a nucleophile?
An electron pair donor
