Diversity of Organic Compounds (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Def. of organic molecules
Def. of organic molecules
Molecules with C atoms bonded to each other & non-metals
No. of valence electrons in carbon
No. of valence electrons in carbon
Four
Saturated molecules
Saturated molecules
Molecules with only single C-C bonds
Unsaturated molecules
Unsaturated molecules
Molecules with double or triple C-C bonds
Bond energy
Bond energy
Energy to break 1 mole of covalent bonds in gaseous state
single bond energy (kJ mol)
single bond energy (kJ mol)
348
Bond angle when C forms 4 single bonds
Bond angle when C forms 4 single bonds
109.5°
Isomers
Isomers
Same molecular formula but different atom arrangements
Functional group
Functional group
Atom/group that determines molecule's chemical properties
Functional group in alcohols
Functional group in alcohols
Hydroxyl group ()