Classification of Organic Compounds
Homologous Series
Functional Groups
100

Single bonded straight chain compound with 6 carbon atoms

Hexane

100

General formula of Alkene

CnH2n

100

Functional group containing halogens

Haloalkanes/ alkyl halides

200

This alkane has 2 isomers

Butane

200

In Homologous series each successive member differ by one unit of CH2 has molecular mass of

14 a.m.u

200

Alkyl group is represented by symbol

R

300

Cyclic compounds having atoms of  the same element in the ring with 4 carbon atoms

Cyclobutane

300

Alkyne with 7 carbon atoms

Heptyn

300

Compounds containing carbonyl group

Aldehydes & ketones

400

Aromatic compound other than benzene

Naphthalene

400

Alkyl group has general formula

CnH2n+1

400

Benzene ring containing OH group

Phenol

500

Branched chain compound containing 5 carbon atoms

Iso-pentane  / Neo- pentane

500

Members of Homologous series have _______ chemical properties

Comparable/ same

500

Example of primary amine

methyl amine

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