Introduction to Organic Chemistry

• What is this the structural formula of?

  Cyclopentane

  
• The general formula for alkanes is Cn H2n+2
• The general formula for alkenes is Cn H2n
• Q. State the characteristics of any homologous series?

  A. They contain the same functional group, the same general formula but a different carbon chain length, with each successive member differing by CH2.
• Alkanes are used as fuels.
• Q. What is a carboxyl group?

  A. -COOH
• Q. What is the nitrile group

  A. CN
• What is an aldehyde?

  A. C=OH
• What is a Ketone?

  C=O
• What is an Alcohol?

  -OH
• What is an Amine?

  NH2