3 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of organic compounds?
Solubility in nonpolar solvents
Which functional group is present in an aldehyde?
Carbonyl group
What is the general formula for an alkane?
CnH2n+2
Study Notes
Characteristics of Organic Compounds
- Contain carbon and hydrogen atoms, and may contain other elements like oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur
Functional Groups
- Aldehydes contain the carbonyl functional group (-CHO)
Alkanes
- General formula: CnH2n+2, where n is the number of carbon atoms
Test your knowledge on organic compounds by answering questions about their characteristics, the functional group present in an aldehyde, and the general formula for an alkane.
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