Organic Chemistry: Nitro Compounds and Sulphonic Acids

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Which of the following is a nitro compound?

Methylsulfonic acid
Nitromethane (correct)
Propylsulfonic acid
Ethlylsulfonic acid

Nitropropane is a type of sulphonic acid.

False (B)

What is the chemical formula for Nitroethane?

CH3CH2NO2

The chemical structure of __________ acid is CH3SO3H.

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Match the following nitro compounds with their chemical formulas:

<p>Nitromethane = CH3NO2 Nitroethane = CH3CH2NO2 Nitropropane = CH3CH2CH2NO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Nitro Compounds

A type of organic compound containing a nitro group (-NO2) attached to a carbon atom. They are often used as explosives and in the synthesis of other compounds.

Nitromethane

The simplest nitro compound, with the formula CH3NO2. It is a highly flammable liquid often used as a fuel additive.

Sulphonic Acids

A type of organic compound containing a sulfonic acid functional group (-SO3H) attached to a carbon atom. They are known for their acidic properties and are used in various industrial applications.

Methylsulfonic Acid

A sulfonic acid with the formula CH3SO3H. It is a strong acid known for its use in various industrial processes and applications.

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Nitro Group (-NO2)

The functional group that gives nitro compounds their characteristic properties. It consists of a nitrogen atom double bonded to two oxygen atoms.

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Study Notes

Nitro Compounds

Nitro compounds are organic compounds containing the nitro group (-NO₂).
Examples include nitromethane (CH₃NO₂), nitroethane (CH₃CH₂NO₂), and nitropropane (CH₃CH₂CH₂NO₂).
The prefix "nitro-" is used to indicate the presence of a nitro group.

Sulphonic Acids

Sulphonic acids are organic compounds containing the sulphonic acid group (-SO₃H).
Examples include methanesulphonic acid (CH₃SO₃H), ethanesulphonic acid (CH₃CH₂SO₃H), and propanesulphonic acid (CH₃CH₂CH₂SO₃H).
A characteristic functional group is -SO₃H.