Homologous Series

• R-CN

  Nitrile
• R-NH2

  Amine
• R-X

  Haloalkane
• R=R

  Alkene
• R-OH

  Alcohol
• R-O-R

  Ether
• $R-O^-Na^+$


  Alkoxide
• R-C(O)-O-R

  Ester
• R-C(O)-R

  Keytone
• R-C(O)-H

  Aldehyde
• R-C(O)-OH

  Carboxylic acid