Chemical Reactions Of Organic Compounds — Chapter Summary

Chemical reactions where an atom

Chemical reactions where an atom or group of atoms is replaced by another atom or group. Example: CH₄ + Cl₂ → CH₃Cl + HCl (sunlight required). This re

Reactions where unsaturated compounds (containing double

Reactions where unsaturated compounds (containing double or triple bonds) combine with other molecules to form saturated compounds. Example: CH₂=CH₂ +

Process where simple molecules (monomers) join

Process where simple molecules (monomers) join together to form large complex molecules (polymers). Two types: Addition polymerization (nCH₂=CH₂ → [CH

Process where large hydrocarbon molecules

Process where large hydrocarbon molecules are broken down into smaller molecules when heated in absence of air. Example: CH₃-CH₂-CH₃ → CH₄ + CH₂=CH₂.

Hydrocarbons burn in oxygen to produce

Hydrocarbons burn in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water along with heat and light. Example: CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O + Heat. All hydrocarbons fo