Functional Groups

Question 1

What is a functional group

Answer 1

The part of the molecule responsible for its characteristic reactions and systematic name

Question 2

What is a homologous series

Answer 2

A group of compounds with:

• the same functional group
• the same general formula
• similar chemical properties

Each member of the series differs by -CH2 group

Question 3

Name the family name…..

                              \     /
                              C=C
                              /      \

Answer 3

Alkene

Question 4

Name the family name…..

                 -C(triple bond)C-

Answer 4

Alkyne

Question 5

Name the family name…..

                                                  /      \
                                                  |  0  |
                                                  \      /        (Hexagon with circle inside)

Answer 5

Arene

Question 6

Name the family name…..

• F
• Cl
• Br
• I

Answer 6

Haloalkane

Question 7

Name the family name…..

-OH

Answer 7

Alcohol

Question 8

Name the family name…..

            O
           //
       -C
            \
            H

Answer 8

Aldehyde

Question 9

Name the family name…..

             O
           //
      -C
           \

Answer 9

Ketone

Question 10

Name the family name…..

           -O-

Answer 10

Ether

Question 11

Name the family name…..

                     O
                    //
                 -C
                     \
                      OH

Answer 11

Carboxylic acid