Study Edge UF – Functional Groups – Flashcards
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Alcohol
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General abbreviation: ROH Classified as 1˚, 2˚, or 3˚
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Ether
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General abbreviation: ROR
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Alkyl Halide
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General abbreviation: RX (X = F, Cl, Br, I) Classified as 1˚, 2˚, or 3˚
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Amine
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General abbreviation: RNH₂, R₂NH, R₃N (NH₃ = ammonia) Classified as 1˚, 2˚, or 3˚, 4˚ (amine salt)
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Aldehyde
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General abbreviation: RCHO (HCHO = formaldehyde)
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Ketone
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General abbreviation: RCOR
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Carboxylic acid
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General abbreviation: RCOOH or RCO₂H (HCOOH = formic acid)
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Carboxylic ester (Ester)
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General abbreviation: RCOOR or RCO₂R
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Carboxylic amide (Amide)
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General abbreviation: RCONH₂, RCONHR, RCONR₂
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Alkene
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A carbon-carbon double bond
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Alkyne
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A carbon-carbon triple bond
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Arene
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Aromatic compounds (like benzene)
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Thiol
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General abbreviation: RSH
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Sulfide
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General abbreviation: RSR
