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11.1 Homologous series

  • A homologous series is a set of compounds with one repeating functional group
Physical Properties of Alkanes
  • As chain length increases, so does boiling point, as an increased number of electrons causes stronger Van de Waal forces
  • The increase in boiling temperature is rapid at first, but flattens off


11.2 Hydrocarbons

  • Compounds containing only Hydrogen and carbon
  • Three examples,
    • Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes

Alkanes

  • Alkanes have a CH3 group at each end, and are made up of CH2 groups.
  • First five are,
    • Methane
    • Ethane
    • Propane
    • Butane
    • Pentane

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Functional Group Name Functional Group
Aldehyde -CHO
Ketone -CO-
Alcohol -OH
Carboxylic Acid -COOH
Amine -NH2
Amide -CONH2
Halogenoalkane -X (Any Halogen)
Ester -COO-
Ether -O-
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