Functional Groups and Classes of Organic Compounds

Vocabulary flashcards covering the classes of organic compounds and their corresponding general formulas.

Alkanes

Organic compound class with the general formula $RH$.

Alkenes

Organic compound class with the general formula $RC=CR$.

Alkynes

Organic compound class with the general formula $RC=CR$.

Arenes

Organic compound class with the general formula $ArH$.

Alkyl Halides

Organic compound class with the general formula $RX$.

Aryl Halides

Organic compound class with the general formula $ArX$.

Alcohol

Organic compound class with the general formula $ROH$.

Phenols

Organic compound class with the general formula $ArOH$.

Ethers

Organic compound class with the general formula $ROR$.

Aldehydes

Organic compound class with the general formula $RCHO$.

Ketones

Organic compound class with the general formula $RCOR$.

Carboxylic acid

Organic compound class with the general formula $RCOOH/RCO_2H$.

Ester

Organic compound class with the general formula $RCO_2R$.

Amides

Organic compound class with the general formula $RCONHR$.

Amines

Organic compound class with the general formula $RNH_2$.

Nitriles

Organic compound class with the general formula $RC=N$.

Nitro Compounds

Organic compound class with the general formula $ArNO_2$.