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Organic Chemistry-1 - Coggle Diagram
Organic Chemistry-1
Saturated Hydrocarbons exhibit single covalent bonds between C atoms. Ex: Alkanes
GENERAL FORMULA: Cn H2n+2
Each member in the series differs from the next by CH2 (14 units by mass)
Increasing BP and MP down the series
Alkanes undergo combustion which is highly exothermic which is why they are used a fuels
Undergo photochemical substitution reactions with halogens. This is also a chain reaction as all H atoms are replaced by a halogen atom eventually
Physical properties:
This force depends on surface area and number of electrons
Surface area and number of electrons increases down the series
Hence, physical properties also increase
Depends on Vaan der Waals force
Study of carbon compounds
Carbon atoms can form long chains with themselves (Catenation)
C atoms can form single, double and triple bonds with themselves.
C atoms can arrange themselves in rings
Homologous series: Collection of compounds that...
share a general formula with which all members of the series are represented.
They have similar chemical properties.
show a trend in changing physical properties
Structural isomers have the same molecular formula but different structural/displayed formulae
Show similar chemical properties but differ in physical properties
Hydrocarbons: only contain Hydrogen and Carbon atoms
Can be classified as saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons