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Organic Chem Qtr 3 Final

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The branch of chemistry that deals with certain carbon containing compounds   Organic Chemistry  
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An organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen   Hydrocarbon  
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A chemical formula expressing the number of atoms of each element present in a molecule of a substance without indicating how they are linked   Molecular Formula  
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A chemical formula showing the spatial arrangement of the atoms and the linkage of every atom   Structural Formula  
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The possession by 2 or more distinct compounds of the same molecular formula, each molecule having the same # of atoms of each element but in a different arrangement   Isomerism ex: Glucose, Fructose, Galactose (C6H12O6)  
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A condensed version of the structural formula, written all on one line and demonstrating the relationship of the substituent groups in a molecule   Line Formula  
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Expression of the fixed ratio between carbon and hydrogen in hydrocarbons   Type Formula  
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Pertaining to any member of one of the two major groups of organic compounds, those having straight or branched chain structures   Aliphatic  
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A specific atom or group of atoms that is attached to a carbon atom in an organic compound & that imparts an identifiable chemical behavior to the compound   Functional Group  
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A formula that denotes a class of compounds and includes the functional group and a symbol R denoting a radical   General Formula  
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The existence of an element in 2 or more distinct forms ex: O, O2, O3   Allotropism  
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A hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds   Saturated Hydrocarbon  
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A saturated hydrocarbon that has only carbon-carbon single bonds Type Formula: CnH2n+2   Alkane  
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A monovalent radical formed when an alkane loses one hydrogen atom Type Formula: CnH2n+1   Alkyl Group  
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An aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more halogen atoms attached. Gen. Formula: RX   Alkyl Halide  
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An organic compound that has one or more double or triple bonds between two carbon atoms   Unsaturated Hydrocarbon  
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An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond Type Formula: CnH2n   Alkene  
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An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond Type Formula: CnH2n-2   Alkyne  
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Any compound containing a resonace-stabilized ring   Aromatic  
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Pertaining to ring compounds that contain one or more elements other than carbon in the ring   Heterocyclic Compounds  
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A large molecule made by linking together any number of monomers, or basic chemical units   Polymer  
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An organic compound containing one or more hydroxyl groups. Gen. Formula: ROH   Alcohol  
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An alcohol with only one hydroxyl group ex: Isopropanol, Tert-butanol   Monohydroxy Alcohol  
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An alcohol containing two hydroxyl groups ex:Ethylene Glycol   Dihydroxy Alcohol  
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An alcohol having three hydroxyl groups ex: Glycerol   Trihydroxy Alcohol  
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Those alcohols generally having more than three hydroxyl groups ex: Sorbitol   Polyhydroxyl Alcohol  
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An alcohol in which the hydroxyl group is attached to a carbon that is attached to no more than one other carbon ex: Methanol (Methyl Alcohol, Wood Alcohol) Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol, Grain Alcohol)   Primary Alcohol  
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An alcohol in which the hydroxyl group is attached to a carbon that is attached to two other carbons ex: Isopropanol (Isopropyl Alcohol, Rubbing Alcohol)   Secondary Alcohol  
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An alcohol in which the hydroxyl group is attached to a carbon that is attached to three other carbons ex: Tert-butanol   Tertiary Alcohol  
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A chemical compound similar to alcohol in which the oxygen of the hydroxyl group is replaced by a sulfhydral group (-SH) Gen Formula: RSH   Thioalcohol/Mercaptan  
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Any organic compound with the gen. formula ROR', where R & R' are hydrocarbon groups formed by dehydration between two alcohols   Ether *Formed during the dehydration of an alcohol where sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is the dehydrating agent  
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An organic compound containing one or more -CHO groups formed by the oxidation of a primary alcohol Gen Formula: RCHO *-CHO is at the end of the chain   Aldehyde  
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Name some examples of aldehydes   *Methanal (Formaldehyde, HCHO) *Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) *Benzaldehyde (an aromatic)  
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An organic compound containing two aldehyde radicals ex: Glyoxal, Glutaraldehyde   Dialdehyde  
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Formaldehyde gas dissolved in water at 37% by weight and 40% by volume   Formalin  
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Any of a class of organic compounds containing the carbonyl group (C=O) whose carbon atom is joined to two other carbon atoms; the carbonyl group occurs within the carbon chain   Ketone ex: Propanone (Acetone)  
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How are ketones formed? What is their general formula?   *By the oxidation of a secondary alcohol *Gen Formula: RCOR  
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An organic compound containing the carboxyl group (-COOH) at the end of the carbon chain *Gen Formula: RCOOH   Carboxylic Acid ex: Methanoic Acid (Formic Acid) Ethanoic Acid (Acetic Acid, Vinegar)  
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A compound with the general formula RCOOR' formed from an alcohol and organic acid by the removal of wather *Functional group is in the middle of the chain   Ester ex: Ethyl Acetate, Methyl Salicylate (Oil of Wintergreen)  
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An organic compound containing nitrogen; formed from ammonia by replacement of 1 or more hydrogen atoms by organic radicals Gen Formula: RNH2 *Organic Base, -NH2=Amino Group (functional group)   Amine ex: Methyl Amine  
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Any compound derived from ammonia by substitution of a carbonyl (C=O) for hydrogen or from an organic acid by replacing the -OH of the carboxyl with an amino group   Amide ex: Diethyl Formamide, Urea  
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Name the general formula for an amide. How are they formed?   *Gen Formula: RCONHR *Formed by the reaction of an organic acid with ammonia or with amines **Salts formed by a neutralization reaction *Have an amide bond btn. a carbonyl group and a nitrogen  
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Surface-active agents that are usually used for disinfection of skin, oral, and nasal cavities & instruments; germicidal ex: Benzyl Alkonium Chloride(Zephiran Chloride, Roccal)   Quaternary Ammonium Compounds  
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How are QUATS formed? Name the quaternary ammonium ion.   *Quaternary ammonium salts are formed by the action of tertiary amines with organic halides *[NR4+]  
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A compound of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen that is an aldehyde or ketone derivative of a polyhydroxy alcohol   Carbohydrate  
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A sugar in which the functional groups are hydroxyl groups (-OH) and an aldehyde group (-CHO)   Aldose  
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A sugar whose functional groups are hydroxyl groups (-OH) and a ketone group (C=O)   Ketose  
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The simplest form of a carbohydrate consisting of a single sugar molecule **they CANNOT be hydrolyzed to a smaller carb. molecule   Monosaccharide  
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Name 3 Monosaccharides   Glucose, Fructose, Galactose *Molecular Formula: C6H12O6  
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What does the oxidation of monosaccharides produce?   Carbon Dioxide and Water  
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A carbohydrate formed by the linking of two monosaccharide units (also forms water in a dehydration synthesis reaction) *Hydrolysis yields monosaccharides   Disaccharide  
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Name 3 Disaccharides   Sucrose, Lactose, Maltose *Molecular Formula: C12H22O11  
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A polymer made by linking together a number of simple sugar molecules (3+) *Hydrolysis yields disaccharides, further hydrolysis yields monosaccharides   Polysaccharide  
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Name 3 Polysaccharides   Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose  
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A 5 carbon sugar molecule   Pentose  
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A 6 carbon sugar molecule   Hexose  
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An animal starch made by forming chains of alpha glucose molecules; storage form of glucose in the liver and muscle   Glycogen  
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A chemical reaction in which a substance is broken down by water   Hydrolysis  
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