Functional Groups and Saturated & Unsaturated Structures (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards

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Functional group definition

Atoms responsible for characteristic chemical reactions

Alkane bonds

Single bonds only (C−CC-C)

Alkene bonds

Double bonds (C=CC=C)

Alkyne bonds

Triple bonds (C≡CC≡C)

Functional group in alcohols

-OH group (hydroxyl)

Functional group in carboxylic acids

-COOH group

Carbon chain prefix for 3 carbons

prop-

Saturated compound definition

No double/triple bonds; single bonds only

Unsaturated compound definition

Contains double or triple bonds

Ethane (C2H6C_2H_6): saturated or unsaturated?

Saturated

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