Tetrahedral Carbon Compounds (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards

Organic molecules where C maintains tetrahedral shape with functional groups

Alkane with H atoms replaced by Cl atoms

$CHCl_3$

Chloroalkanes higher due to stronger intermolecular forces

Not soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents

Solvents for oil/grease removal and dry cleaning

Hydroxyl group (-OH)

Atom/group determining characteristic properties of compounds

C with -OH bonded to at most one other C

C with -OH bonded to two other C atoms

C with -OH bonded to three other C atoms

Hydrogen bonding requires extra energy to break

First few miscible; decreases as C-chain lengthens