Functional Groups, Structural Isomerism, and Simple Reactions
Functional Groups, Structural Isomerism, and Simple Reactions
Functional Groups, Structural Isomerism, and Simple Reactions
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Aldehydes R—CHO
Alkylehalides R—X
Aamines R—NH2
ketones R—CO—R
Ether R—O—R
Alcohol —OH
functional
group
—OH
changes the
function of
alkyl radical
represented by R Methanol
(Methyl Alcohol)
Ether —O—
functional
group
—O—
changes the
function of Dimethyl Ether
represented by R alkyl radical
STRUCTURAL ISOMERISM
Isomers- are molecules that have the same molecular
formula, but have different arrangement of the atoms.
Butane
First Isomer Second Isomer
C4H10
C4H10
Chain Isomerism- shows different skeletons of carbon atom
due to branching while keeping the same molecular
formula.
Normal Butane (n-butane) Isobotane
C4H10
C4H10
Straight-chain molecule Branched-chain molecule
boiling point: -0.5°C boiling point: -12°C
Position Isomerism- two or more compound having same
molecular formula, same functional group, but different
position of functional group.
C3H7Br
1-bromopropane
2-bromopropane
Functional Group Isomerism- the compounds having the
same molecular formula but different functional groups
C3H6O C3H6O
REACTION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
1. Combustion of fuels- is a chemical process in which a
substance reacts rapidly with oxygen, releasing heat energy.
It involves burning organic compounds such as Alkanes.
reaction of Butane with Oxygen: