Homologous series names and structure

• Alkynes


  Ends in "yne"

  
• Alkenes

  Ends in "-ene"

  
• Alkanes


  Ends in "-ane"

  
• Halogenoalkanes


  fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo

  
• Aromatic


  Organic compounds containing one or more benzene rings.

  
• Aliphatic


  Organic compounds containing carbon chains and branches.

  
• Carboxylic acids


  Ends in '-oic acid

  
• Ketones

  Ends in '-one

  
• Alcohols


  Ends in '-ol

  
• Aldehydes


  Ends in '-al