Explains functional groups in regards to gen chem 1
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What is organic compound?
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) establishes a standardized system for naming organic compounds to facilitate communication between scientists :
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) devised the system for naming chemical compounds, which typically includes four parts: parent, prefix, locant, and suffix.
FUNCTIONAL GROUP
A functional group is defined as an atom or group of atoms within a molecule that has similar chemical properties whenever it appears in various compounds. Even if other parts of the molecule are quite different, certain functional groups tend to react in certain ways.
An alkyl group is a functional group in organic chemistry that is represented by the letter "R" in chemical equations and structures :
A hydroxyl group, or -OH , is a functional group made up of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom that is covalently bonded together.
Hydroxyl Group
A carbonyl group is a chemically organic functional group composed of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom --> [C=O]
Carbonyl Group (C=O)
Butan-2-one
A carboxyl group (-COOH) is a functional group that consists of a carbon atom bonded to a hydroxyl group (OH) and a carbonyl group (O) :
carboxyl group ( -COOH)
An amino group , represented by the molecular formula NH 2 , is a functional group that is made up of one nitrogen atom and two hydrogen atoms that are bonded together by covalent bonds.
An ether group is an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups , and is represented by the general formula R-O-R':
ether group
An ester is an organic compound with the functional group -COOR , which is made up of a carbonyl group, an alkyl group, and an alkoxy group :
Ester - COOR
The alkene group , or carbon-carbon double bond C=C is a functional group in organic chemistry that indicates an unsaturated hydrocarbon.
Alkene – C=C
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The alkyne group is a functional group in organic chemistry that refers to a carbon-carbon triple bond in an unsaturated hydrocarbon.