Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
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What is the unique property of carbon that makes organic chemistry a separate branch of chemistry?
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Carbon has the unique ability to form strong covalent bonds with other carbon atoms and various heteroatoms. It can form chains, branches, and rings of unlimited length due to: 1. Tetravalency - can f…
Draw the bond line formula for: CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH₃
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The bond line formula (zig-zag formula) for butane (CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH₃) is: ∧∧ Where: - Each terminal point represents a methyl group (CH₃) - Each intersection represents a carbon atom - Hydrogen atoms a…
What is the difference between homolytic and heterolytic bond cleavage?
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HOMOLYTIC CLEAVAGE: - One electron goes to each atom - Forms free radicals (A• + B•) - Represented by fish hook arrows (→) - Favored by UV light, high temperature - Example: CH₃-Cl → CH₃• + Cl• HETER…
Write the IUPAC name for: CH₃-CH(CH₃)-CH₂-CH(C₂H₅)-CH₃
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Step 1: Find longest chain = 5 carbons (pentane) Step 2: Number from left: 1-2-3-4-5 or right: 5-4-3-2-1 Step 3: Choose numbering giving lowest locants Numbering from left: methyl at C-2, ethyl at C-4…
Define homologous series and give an example.
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HOMOLOGOUS SERIES: A series of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties, where each successive member differs by a CH₂ unit. Characteristics: 1. Same general formula 2…
What is the difference between electrophiles and nucleophiles? Give examples.
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ELECTROPHILES (electron-loving): - Electron deficient species - Accept electron pairs - Positively charged or electron deficient - Examples: H⁺, Br⁺, AlCl₃, BF₃ NUCLEOPHILES (nucleus-loving): - Elect…
Explain chain isomerism with an example.
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CHAIN ISOMERISM: Compounds with same molecular formula but different carbon skeleton (branching pattern). Example: C₄H₁₀ 1. n-Butane: CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH₃ (straight chain) 2. Isobutane: CH₃-CH(CH₃)-CH₃ (b…
What is functional group isomerism? Give an example with C₂H₆O.
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FUNCTIONAL GROUP ISOMERISM: Compounds with same molecular formula but different functional groups. Example: C₂H₆O 1. Ethanol: CH₃-CH₂-OH (alcohol, -OH group) 2. Dimethyl ether: CH₃-O-CH₃ (ether, -O- …
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