Organic Compounds and Reactions Quiz

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Which of the following are types of organic compounds?

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Cations
Alcohols (correct)
Alcans (correct)

Aldehydes are a type of organic compound.

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What is a common reaction pathway for alcohols?

metan-etan propan + olea

The functional group in carboxylic acids includes a _____ group.

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Match the following organic compounds with their corresponding characteristics:

<p>Alcans = Saturated hydrocarbons Alquens = Unsaturated hydrocarbons with double bonds Alquins = Unsaturated hydrocarbons with triple bonds Alcohols = Compounds containing hydroxyl group</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Alkane

A hydrocarbon containing only single bonds between carbon atoms.

Alcohol

An organic compound containing a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to a carbon atom.

Ether

An organic compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms.

Acid Carboxilic

An organic compound containing a carboxyl (-COOH) group.

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Organic Compound Reaction

A chemical process changing one or more organic compounds into other compounds.

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Study Notes

Organic Compounds

Alkanes: Formula: CnH(2n+2)
Alkenes: Formula: CnH2n, Has a double bond
Alkynes: Formula: CnH(2n-2), Has a triple bond
Haloalkanes: Structure: R-X (where X is a halogen)
Alcohols: Structure: R-OH
Aldehydes: Structure: R-CHO
Ketones: Structure: R-CO-R'
Carboxylic Acids: Structure: R-COOH
Esters: Structure: R-COO-R'
Amines: Structure: R-NH2
Amides: Structure: R-CONH2 (or R-C(=O)NH2)

Reactions

Halogenation of Alkanes: Reaction with halogens (e.g., Cl2, Br2)
Oxidation of Aldehydes: Reaction with oxidizing agent to form carboxylic acids.
Oxidation of Alcohols: Reaction with oxidizing agent to form aldehydes or ketones (depending on the alcohol type).
Formation of Esters: Reaction between carboxylic acids and alcohols
Formation of Amides: Reaction between carboxylic acids and amines.