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How are organic compounds classified?
How are organic compounds classified?
Organic compounds can be classified according to their functional group.
What is a halocarbon?
What is a halocarbon?
A halocarbon is a carbon-containing compound with a halogen substituent.
How may halocarbons be prepared?
How may halocarbons be prepared?
A halogen can replace a hydrogen atom on an alkane to produce a halocarbon.
What is a specific arrangement of atoms in an organic compound that is capable of characteristic chemical reactions?
What is a specific arrangement of atoms in an organic compound that is capable of characteristic chemical reactions?
What is a class of organic compounds containing covalently bonded fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine?
What is a class of organic compounds containing covalently bonded fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine?
What are halocarbons in which a halogen is attached to a carbon of an aliphatic chain?
What are halocarbons in which a halogen is attached to a carbon of an aliphatic chain?
What are halocarbons in which a halogen is attached to a carbon of an arene ring?
What are halocarbons in which a halogen is attached to a carbon of an arene ring?
What is a reaction in which an atom, or a group of atoms, replaces another atom or group of atoms?
What is a reaction in which an atom, or a group of atoms, replaces another atom or group of atoms?
What are any carbon chains or rings attached to the functional group referred to as?
What are any carbon chains or rings attached to the functional group referred to as?
What is the structure of a halocarbon?
What is the structure of a halocarbon?
What is the structure of an alcohol?
What is the structure of an alcohol?
What is the structure of an ether?
What is the structure of an ether?
What is the structure of an aldehyde?
What is the structure of an aldehyde?
What is the structure of a ketone?
What is the structure of a ketone?
What is the structure of a carboxylic acid?
What is the structure of a carboxylic acid?
What is the structure of an ester?
What is the structure of an ester?
What is the structure of an amine?
What is the structure of an amine?
What is the structure of an amide?
What is the structure of an amide?
How are alcohols classified and named?
How are alcohols classified and named?
How does the solubility of an alcohol vary with the length of its carbon chain?
How does the solubility of an alcohol vary with the length of its carbon chain?
What reactions of alkenes may be used to introduce functional groups into organic molecules?
What reactions of alkenes may be used to introduce functional groups into organic molecules?
What is the general structure of an ether and how are their alkyl groups named?
What is the general structure of an ether and how are their alkyl groups named?
What is an organic compound with an -OH group?
What is an organic compound with an -OH group?
What is the -OH functional group in alcohols?
What is the -OH functional group in alcohols?
What is the production of ethanol from sugars by the action of yeast or bacteria?
What is the production of ethanol from sugars by the action of yeast or bacteria?
What is ethanol with an added substance (denaturant) to make it toxic?
What is ethanol with an added substance (denaturant) to make it toxic?
What is a substance added at the double or triple bond of an alkene or alkyne?
What is a substance added at the double or triple bond of an alkene or alkyne?
What is the addition of water to an alkene?
What is the addition of water to an alkene?
What is the addition of hydrogen to a carbon-carbon double bond to produce an alkane?
What is the addition of hydrogen to a carbon-carbon double bond to produce an alkane?
What is a compound in which oxygen is bonded to two carbon groups?
What is a compound in which oxygen is bonded to two carbon groups?
What is a compound in which a hydroxyl group is attached directly to an aromatic ring?
What is a compound in which a hydroxyl group is attached directly to an aromatic ring?
What is the structure of a carbonyl group found in aldehydes and ketones?
What is the structure of a carbonyl group found in aldehydes and ketones?
What is the general formula for a carboxylic acid?
What is the general formula for a carboxylic acid?
What is the general structure of an ester?
What is the general structure of an ester?
How is dehydrogenation an oxidation reaction?
How is dehydrogenation an oxidation reaction?
What is a functional group with the general structure C=O?
What is a functional group with the general structure C=O?
What is an organic compound in which the carbon of the carbonyl group is always joined to at least one hydrogen?
What is an organic compound in which the carbon of the carbonyl group is always joined to at least one hydrogen?
What is an organic compound in which the carbon of the carbonyl group is joined to two other carbons?
What is an organic compound in which the carbon of the carbonyl group is joined to two other carbons?
What is a compound with a carboxyl group?
What is a compound with a carboxyl group?
What consists of a carbonyl group attached to a hydroxyl group?
What consists of a carbonyl group attached to a hydroxyl group?
What are many continuous-chain carboxylic acids that were first isolated from fats?
What are many continuous-chain carboxylic acids that were first isolated from fats?
What are derivatives of carboxylic acids in which the -OH of the carboxyl group has been replaced by an -OR from an alcohol?
What are derivatives of carboxylic acids in which the -OH of the carboxyl group has been replaced by an -OR from an alcohol?
What is the loss of hydrogen as a reaction?
What is the loss of hydrogen as a reaction?
How does an addition polymer form?
How does an addition polymer form?
How are condensation polymers formed?
How are condensation polymers formed?
What is a large molecule formed by the covalent bonding of repeating smaller molecules?
What is a large molecule formed by the covalent bonding of repeating smaller molecules?
What are the smaller molecules that combine to form a polymer?
What are the smaller molecules that combine to form a polymer?
What is polyethylene?
What is polyethylene?
What is polypropylene?
What is polypropylene?
What is polystyrene?
What is polystyrene?
What is polyvinyl chloride (PVC)?
What is polyvinyl chloride (PVC)?
What is polytetrafluoroethene?
What is polytetrafluoroethene?
What is polyisoprene?
What is polyisoprene?
Study Notes
Organic Compounds Classification
- Organic compounds are categorized based on their functional groups.
Halocarbons
- Defined as carbon-containing compounds with halogen substituents (F, Cl, Br, I).
- Can be synthesized by replacing hydrogen atoms in alkanes with halogens.
Functional Groups
- Functional groups determine the chemical reactivity and properties of organic compounds.
- Specific examples include:
- Alcohol: R - OH (hydroxyl group)
- Ether: R - O - R
- Aldehyde: R - C(=O) - H (carbonyl group)
- Ketone: R - C(=O) - R
- Carboxylic Acid: R - C(=O) - OH (carboxyl group)
- Ester: R - C(=O) - O - R
- Amine: R - NH2 (amino group)
- Amide: R - C(=O) - NH2 (amido group)
Alkyl and Aryl Halides
- Alkyl halides feature halogens bonded to aliphatic carbon chains (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes).
- Aryl halides have halogens attached to aromatic ring carbons.
Chemical Reactions
- Substitution reactions involve replacing one atom or group with another.
- Addition reactions with alkenes allow the introduction of functional groups.
Alcohols
- Classifications:
- Primary: one R group
- Secondary: two R groups
- Tertiary: three R groups.
- IUPAC naming involves changing the alkane suffix from -e to -ol.
- Solubility in water decreases with increasing carbon chain length, with greater solubility observed in chains with fewer than four carbons.
Carbonyl Compounds
- Carbonyl group (C=O) is present in both aldehydes and ketones.
- General formulae:
- Aldehydes: RCHO
- Ketones: RC(=O)R
Carboxylic Acids
- General formula: RCOOH.
- Carboxyl group consists of a carbonyl and hydroxyl group (COOH).
- Fatty acids are continuous-chain carboxylic acids derived from fats.
Polymers
- Formed from monomers through addition or condensation reactions.
- Addition polymers result from unsaturated monomers.
- Condensation polymers form with the release of water and feature head-to-tail bonding.
Common Polymers and Their Uses
- Polyethylene: Commonly used for plastic bottles and containers.
- Polypropylene: Widely utilized in utensils and containers.
- Polystyrene: Known for insulation properties and is used for coffee cups.
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): Employed in plumbing and upholstery.
- Polytetrafluoroethene: Known for heat resistance, used in nonstick cookware.
- Polyisoprene: Natural rubber sourced from rubber trees, used in tires and bands.
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