Week 32 Chemistry Flashcard (Introduction to Organic Chemistry)

C_nH_{2n-2}

Carbon (C)

Covalent bond

2,3,4,5-tetramethylheptane

C4H6

The study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and synthesis of carbon-containing compounds.

Alkanes have single bonds, alkenes have at least one double bond, and alkynes have at least one triple bond.

Functional groups determine the chemical reactivity and properties of organic compounds.

Identify the longest carbon chain, name it, and then name the substituents with their positions.

A compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.