Structural functional groups
Which functional group is classified by an OH group (referred to as a hydroxyl) being bonded to a Carbon atom?
An alcohol
Define hydrophobic
a substance or thing that does not mix with water
alkanes are generally considered inert due to the absence of functional groups. What makes them significant during combustion reactions?
burning in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water
Octane, found in gasoline, undergoes combustion in internal combustion engines. What is the purpose of this combustion?
Energy production?
What type of compound has a cyclic ring-like structure?
Aromatic compounds are known for having this type of structure, most exemplified in benzene
What suffix is commonly found at the end of alcohol compounds?
"-ol"
Alkenes undergo this type of reaction where an electrophile adds to the carbon-carbon double bond.
electrophilic addition reaction?
In the production of polyethylene, what role does the alkene's double bond play?
connecting monomers together to form the polymer chain
Ethers feature a single oxygen atom single bonded with two separate carbon atoms. True or False?
true
Identify a functional group by checking if it contains an OH group. Which functional group is it?
Alcohol
What is the impact of steric hindrance on reaction rates?
hindering the approach of reactants
Diethyl ether was once used as a general anesthetic. What functional group in ether is responsible for its anesthetic properties
the Ether functional group
The structure of alkenes must contain how many bond(s)?
two bonds
This functional group is hydrophilic and often contains a phosphate group
a Phosphate group
Resonance is a concept in which electrons are delocalized over multiple atoms through which type of bond?
a pi bond
Fermentation of carbohydrates by yeast produces ethanol. What functional group is present in ethanol
Alcohol
If a COO group joins two hydrocarbon chains, then it is an example of this functional group
An Ester
If a functional group ends with the letters "-one," it is an example of what?
Ketone
Hydrogenation of alkynes involves breaking the triple bond to yield either alkanes or alkenes. True or False?
True
What functional group is responsible for the flavor of bananas in the synthesis of isoamyl acetate?
Ester