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GOB Chemistry: Functional Groups Flashcards

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  • Amine

    Amine is an organic compound derived from ammonia where one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by alkyl or aryl groups.

  • Amide

    Amide is a functional group containing a carbonyl group bonded to a nitrogen atom from an amine or ammonia.

  • Ketone

    Ketone is an organic compound with a carbonyl group bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups.

  • Aromatic ring

    Aromatic ring is a planar cyclic molecule with conjugated pi electrons following Huckel's rule, such as benzene.

  • Alkene

    Alkene is a hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

  • Alkyne

    Alkyne is a hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.

  • Alcohol

    Alcohol is an organic compound with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a saturated carbon atom.

  • Ether

    Ether is an organic compound with an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups.

  • Ester

    Ester is a compound derived from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol, containing the functional group -COO-.

  • Alkyl halide

    Alkyl halide is an organic compound where a halogen atom replaces a hydrogen atom on an alkane.

  • Aldehyde

    Aldehyde is an organic compound with a carbonyl group bonded to at least one hydrogen atom.

  • Carboxylic acid

    Carboxylic acid is an organic acid containing a carboxyl group (-COOH).