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What is organic chemistry currently defined as?
What is organic chemistry currently defined as?
- The study of natural (as opposed to synthetic) compounds.
- The study of compounds made only by living cells.
- The study of carbon compounds. (correct)
- The study of vital forces.
Which functional group is not present in this molecule?
Which functional group is not present in this molecule?
- Amino
- Hydroxyl
- Carboxyl
- Sulfhydryl (correct)
Which chemical group is most likely to be responsible for an organic molecule behaving as a base?
Which chemical group is most likely to be responsible for an organic molecule behaving as a base?
- Amino (correct)
- Phosphate
- Carboxyl
- Hydroxyl
- Carbonyl
Which of the following hydrocarbons has a double bond in its carbon skeleton?
Which of the following hydrocarbons has a double bond in its carbon skeleton?
Choose the term that correctly describes the relationship between these two sugar molecules:
Choose the term that correctly describes the relationship between these two sugar molecules:
Which action could produce a carbonyl group?
Which action could produce a carbonyl group?
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Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
The study of carbon compounds.
Functional Group Absence
Functional Group Absence
A specific group not present in a molecule.
Base Behavior in Organic Molecules
Base Behavior in Organic Molecules
The chemical group that makes a molecule behave as a base is amino.
Double Bonded Hydrocarbon
Double Bonded Hydrocarbon
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Structural Isomers
Structural Isomers
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Carbonyl Group Formation
Carbonyl Group Formation
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Study Notes
Organic Chemistry Overview
- Organic chemistry is defined as the study of carbon compounds.
- Emphasizes compounds made primarily of carbon, distinguishing it from inorganic chemistry.
Functional Groups in Molecules
- A molecule can have various functional groups, which determine its chemical properties.
- Sulfhydryl is identified as a functional group not present in the specified molecule.
Basic Behavior of Organic Molecules
- The amino group is most often associated with organic molecules acting as bases due to its ability to accept protons.
Hydrocarbon Structures
- Hydrocarbons can be categorized based on the presence of bonds:
- C2H4 (ethene) contains a double bond in its carbon skeleton, unlike C2H6, CH4, or C3H8 which are alkanes with single bonds.
Isomer Relationships
- Structural isomers are sugars that share the same molecular formula but have different arrangements or structures of atoms.
Carbonyl Group Formation
- A carbonyl group can be produced by replacing the -OH of a carboxyl group with hydrogen, changing the functional group's identity and characteristics.
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