Organic Chemistry: Naming and Functional Groups
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What is the appropriate suffix for naming an aldehyde derived from a parent alkane?

  • -al (correct)
  • -one
  • -ine
  • -yl

    • In the nomenclature of ketones, what part of the parent alkane's name is replaced to form the ketone name?

  • -ane
  • -ol
  • -e (correct)
  • -ene

    • Which alkoxy group corresponds to the alkyl group C6H5–?

  • Methoxy
  • Phenoxy (correct)
  • Isopropoxy
  • Ethoxy

    • What is the correct way to name an ether with a smaller alkyl group CH3– and a larger alkyl group CH3CH2–?

    <p>Methyl ethyl ether (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an aldehyde functional group is attached to a ring structure, what suffix is added to the compound's name?

    <p>-carbaldehyde (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which alkane does the common name 'acetone' derive when considering ketones?

    <p>Propane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When naming ethers, which group is considered the alkoxy substituent?

    <p>The smaller, shorter alkyl group (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the structure of a trihydroxy alcohol?

    <p>Contains three hydroxyl groups (-OH) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional group in haloalkanes?

    <p>Halogen group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is classified as an alcohol?

    <p>CH3OH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH3COOCH3?

    <p>Methyl ethanoate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a ketone?

    <p>(CH3)2CO (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional group characteristic of carboxylic acids?

    <p>Carboxyl group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organic compound has the functional group -C≡N?

    <p>Nitrile (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which classification do compounds like CH3-NH2 fall?

    <p>Amines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes aldehydes from ketones?

    <p>Aldehydes have a carbonyl group at the end of the carbon chain while ketones have it in the middle. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents an ester?

    <p>CH3COOCH3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functional group does the compound CH3C(=O)CH3 contain?

    <p>Carbonyl group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant contribution did Friedrich Wohler make to organic chemistry?

    <p>He prepared urea from inorganic compounds in the laboratory. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of carbon that contributes to its importance in organic chemistry?

    <p>Carbon is capable of existing in gaseous forms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is classified as an alkyne?

    <p>Ethyne (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group is present in all alkenes?

    <p>Carbon-carbon double bond (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the IUPAC nomenclature system primarily focus on?

    <p>Standardizing the naming of organic compounds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In organic compounds, what does the letter 'R' generally represent?

    <p>An alkyl group derived from alkanes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of compound contains a carbon-carbon triple bond?

    <p>Alkyne (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes a benzene molecule?

    <p>A cyclic compound with alternating double bonds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Functional Group

    An atom or group of atoms that determines the chemical properties of an organic molecule.

    Haloalkane

    An organic compound with a halogen atom (Group 7A) attached to a carbon chain.

    Alcohol

    An organic compound with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon chain.

    Ether

    An organic compound with an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon chains.

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    Aldehyde

    An organic compound containing a carbonyl group (C=O) at the end of the carbon chain.

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    Ketone

    An organic compound with a carbonyl group (C=O) within the carbon chain.

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    Carboxylic Acid

    An organic compound with a carboxyl group (-COOH) attached to a carbon chain.

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    Ester

    An organic compound formed from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol, with the loss of water.

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    Amine

    An organic compound containing one or more amino groups (-NH2).

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    Nitrile

    An organic compound containing a carbon-nitrogen triple bond (-C≡N).

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    Glycerol structure

    A trihydroxy alcohol with the formula CH2-CH-CH2, where each -CH has an attached OH group.

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    Phenol structure

    A molecule with a benzene ring and a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to it.

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    Alkoxy group

    An alkyl group bonded to an oxygen atom (—OR).

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    Ether naming (priority)

    The smaller alkyl group bonded to the oxygen is named as the alkoxy group, and the larger alkyl group is treated as the parent chain in the ether's name, then the oxygen is simply part of the compound.

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    Aldehyde naming (suffix)

    The -e ending in the parent alkane name is replaced by -al.

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    Ketone naming (suffix)

    The -e ending in the parent alkane name is replaced by -one

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    Ether Functional Group

    Two alkyl or aryl groups bonded to an oxygen atom

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    Naming Ketones (Common Name)

    Ketones are named according to their substituent groups listed alphabetically + ketone.

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    Organic Compounds

    Compounds derived from living things, mainly containing carbon.

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    Natural Sources of Organic Compounds

    Living organisms are the original source of organic compounds.

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    Fractional Distillation

    A method to separate mixtures based on boiling point differences.

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    Friedrich Wöhler's Contribution

    In 1828, he synthesized urea (an organic compound) from inorganic starting materials, disproving the vital force theory.

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    Organic Chemistry

    The study of carbon compounds and their properties.

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    Carbon's Bonding

    Carbon can form single, double, or triple bonds with itself and other elements in long chains or rings.

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    Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes

    Classes of hydrocarbons (compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen) with different types of carbon-carbon bonds (single, double, triple).

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    Study Notes

    Organic Chemistry Overview

    • Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds found in living organisms.
    • It encompasses the study of molecules containing carbon-hydrogen bonds and their reactions.
    • Organic chemistry investigates a vast array of compounds, including those found in living things (e.g., carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins) and those formed from crude oil or coal (e.g., alkanes, alkenes, alkynes).
    • Organic chemists perform research and development (R&D) in laboratories for pharmaceutical and chemical companies.

    Development of Organic Chemistry

    • Initially, organic compounds were obtained only from living organisms.
    • In 1828, Friedrich Wöhler synthesized urea, a carbon-containing compound, from inorganic materials, disproving the prevailing belief in vitalism.
    • Wöhler's work marked a pivotal moment in the development of organic chemistry as a science.

    Classification of Organic Compounds

    • Organic compounds are categorized based on the presence of functional groups.
    • These functional groups are specific atoms or groups of atoms that determine the chemical properties of the molecule.
    • Common functional groups include hydroxyl (-OH), carbonyl (-C=O), carboxyl (-COOH), amino (-NH2), and alkyl groups.

    Hydrocarbons

    • Hydrocarbons are the simplest organic compounds, consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen.
    • They are classified into aliphatic and aromatic groups.
    • Aliphatic hydrocarbons contain no benzene rings and are further categorized into alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.

    Alkanes

    • Alkanes contain only single bonds between carbon atoms, hence their classification as saturated hydrocarbons.
    • Alkanes exhibit a general formula of CnH2n+2, where “n” represents the number of carbon atoms.
    • The names of alkanes end in -ane.
    • The first few members are gases at room temperature, while larger alkanes are liquids or solids.

    Cycloalkanes

    • Cycloalkanes possess carbon rings and have the general formula CnH2n
    • They include cyclopropane, cyclobutane, cyclopentane, and cyclohexane.
    • The physical properties of cycloalkanes vary based on the size of the ring.

    Alkenes

    • Alkenes feature a double bond between carbon atoms.
    • Their general formula is CnH2n.
    • They are unsaturated hydrocarbons.

    Alkynes

    • Alkynes include triple bonds between carbon atoms, resulting in a general formula of CnH2n-2
    • They are also unsaturated.

    Aromatic Hydrocarbons

    • Aromatic hydrocarbons involve benzene rings (C6H6) and various related structures.
    • Toluene (methylbenzene), naphthalene, and phenanthrene are examples of aromatic hydrocarbons, and have diverse applications, including in industrial chemicals and medicine.

    Functional Groups (continued)

    • Alcohols contain the hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to an alkyl group.
    • Ethers are compounds with two alkyl groups or aryl groups bonded to an oxygen atom (R-O-R').
    • Aldehydes exhibit a carbonyl group at the terminal carbon atom.
    • Ketones contain a carbonyl group on a carbon atom other than the terminal one.
    • Carboxylic acids have a carboxyl (-COOH) functional group.
    • Esters contain an ester linkage (R-C(=O)-O-R').
    • Amines and amides both contain nitrogen. Amines have the general formula R-NH2. Amides have the general formula RCONHR’.

    Polymers

    • Polymers are large molecules formed by linking repeating units (monomers).
    • Addition polymers form by joining monomers together without losing atoms.
    • Condensation polymers are formed by linking monomers with the elimination of smaller molecules like water.

    Carbohydrates

    • Carbohydrates contain multiple hydroxyl groups (-OH) in their structure.
    • Simple sugars like glucose, fructose, and galactose are monosaccharides.
    • Disaccharides, like lactose and sucrose, consist of two simple sugars linked together.
    • Polysaccharides, such as starch and cellulose, are complex carbohydrates with long chains of simple sugar units. Glycogen is the animal storage form.

    Lipids

    • Lipids are hydrophobic (insoluble in water) organic molecules important for energy storage and cell structure.
    • Triglycerides are the main form of fat, formed from glycerol combined with fatty acids. Fats are often solids at room temperature and are called oils when liquids.

    Soaps and Detergents

    • Soaps are sodium salts of fatty acids, while detergents may be sulfates.
    • Soaps primarily contain hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, and can "dissolve" non-polar substances by surrounding them with hydrophobic ends, while the hydrophilic ends are present in the water. Detergents are more effective in hard water environments.

    Amino Acids

    • Amino acids are organic compounds with both an amino and a carboxyl group.
    • They are the building blocks of proteins.
    • Glycine and alanine are common amino acids.

    Proteins

    • Proteins are complex polyamides formed from linked amino acids.
    • Proteins function in many structural and biological roles and their structure is varied in length.

    Other Organic Compounds of biological significance

    • Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).
    • Drugs contain a variety of organic compounds from natural sources as well as synthetic.
    • Substances like glucose, sucrose and other carbohydrates are used at the body level and by plants.

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