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Functional Groups - Coggle Diagram
Functional Groups
Alcohols
General formula - ROH
The Hydroxyl Group
Partially Oxidise to form Aldehyde
Completely Oxidise to form Carboxylic Acid
Primary Alcohols;
Secondary Alcohols;
Oxidise to form Ketones
Contain Hydrogen Bond Forces between molecules
Ketones
General formula - RCOR
The Carbonyl Group
Do not easily react
Contain dipole-dipole forces
Carboxylic Acid
General formula - ROOH
The Carboxyl Group
React with alcohols to form Esters
Contain Hydrogen Bond Forces
Aldehydes
General Formula - RCHO
Completely Oxidise to form Carboxylic Acid
Contain dipole-dipole forces