Organic Chemistry: Functional Groups
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What element is the backbone of all organic molecules?
Carbon.
What is a hydrocarbon?
A compound made only of carbon and hydrogen.
What functional group defines an alcohol?
A hydroxyl group (-OH).
What functional group defines a carboxylic acid?
A carboxyl group (-COOH).
What functional group defines an amine?
A nitrogen-containing amino group (-NH2).
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Saturated have only single C-C bonds; unsaturated have at least one double or triple bond.
What defines an alkane?
A hydrocarbon with only single bonds (general formula CnH2n+2).
What defines an alkene?
A hydrocarbon with at least one carbon-carbon double bond.
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