Organic Reactions Summary for CEA Level 3 Chemistry

These flashcards cover key concepts related to organic reactions studied for CEA Level 3 Chemistry, including definitions and characteristics of various organic compounds.

Aminoalkanes

Organic compounds containing an amino group (-NH2) bonded to an alkane.

Amino Acid

An organic molecule that contains both an amino group and a carboxyl group, and participates in forming proteins.

Dibromoalkane

An organic compound that contains two bromine atoms attached to an alkane structure.

Reflux

A process in which the vapors of a reaction mixture are condensed and returned to the reaction flask, maintaining temperature.

Haloalkanes

Alkane derivatives where one or more hydrogen atoms are substituted by halogen atoms.

Aldehydes

Organic compounds containing a carbonyl group (C=O) with at least one hydrogen atom attached to the carbon.

Carboxylic Acids

Organic acids containing a carboxyl group (-COOH) which can donate a proton.

Esters

Organic compounds formed from the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid, replacing the hydrogen of the acid's hydroxyl group with an alkyl group.

Ketones

Organic compounds containing a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two other carbon atoms.

Alkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons with single bonds between carbon atoms, adhering to the general formula CnH2n+2.