Structural Formula of an Organic Compound
Category: Alkanes
List the conditions for substitution reaction of alkanes.
Presence of UV light.
List the conditions for catalytic cracking of long chain alkanes.
- Temp 600 deg C
- Catalyst: aluminium oxide or silicon (IV) oxide
Write down the general formula for: alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids.
Alkane: CnH2n+2
Alkene: CnH2n
Alcohol: CnH2n+1OH
Carboxylic acid: CnH2n+1COOH
Polypropene vs Polyglycine
What is a homologous series?
A homologous series is a family of organic compounds with:
– same functional group
– same general formula
– similar chemical properties
– gradual change in physical properties
Examples of homologous series:
– Alkanes
– Alkenes
– Alcohols