Hydrocarbons are the parent organic compounds. All other compounds are considered to have been derived from them by replacing one or more of their hydrogen atoms by some other more reactive atom or group. R—H --------> R—G -H and +G Each organic molecule consist of two parts i.e. R and G. The first part, i.e. R denotes the carbon -hydrogen framework of the … [Read more...] about Functional Or Characteristic Group
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Nomenclature of Different Classes of Organic Compounds
Compounds of carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons. These are further divided into two classes: saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbon. 1) Saturated hydrocarbons- alkanes Hydrocarbons in which all the carbon atoms are linked to one another by only single bonds are called saturated hydrocarbons. These ma be either acyclic or cyclic hydrocarbons. Saturated … [Read more...] about Nomenclature of Different Classes of Organic Compounds
Classification Of Organic Compounds
The simplest organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons. Organic compounds have been divided into two categories depending upon the nature of their carbon skeleton. These are: (1) Acyclic or open chain compounds (2) Cyclic or closed chain compounds Acyclic or open chain compounds These compounds contain open chains of carbon … [Read more...] about Classification Of Organic Compounds
Structural Representation Of Organic Compounds
Complete and Condensed Formulae Each pair of electron making a covalent bond is represented by a dash (—). Two dashes represent a double bond and three dashes represent a triple bond. Such structural representation are called complete structural formulae or graphic or displayed formulae. These structural formulae can be further condensed by enclosing … [Read more...] about Structural Representation Of Organic Compounds
Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
Nomenclature means the system of naming of organic compounds. In case of aliphatic compounds, two system of nomenclature generally used are: (1) Trivial or common system (2) IUPAC system Trivial or Common System Organic compounds were named after the source from which they were first isolated. For example : Urea got its name since the compound was first obtained from … [Read more...] about Nomenclature of Organic Compounds