Structures Of Functional Groups
Chapter Name : Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_11_03_01 |
Topic Name : Structures Of Functional Groups |
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Sub Topic Name : Structures Of Functional Groups |
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Introduction
Functional groups are lexicon-specific groups of atoms or bonds within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.
Pre-Requisites:
Functional Groups
Activity:
Tannin.
Real Life Question:
What are the functional groups?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Functional groups | Functional groups are lexicon-specific groups of atoms or bonds within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Polyphenol | A structural class of mainly natural, but also synthetic or semisynthetic, organic chemicals characterized by the presence of large multiples of phenol structural units. |
Real life uses :
Tannins are used in the tanning industry.
Places to visit :
Pharmacy.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Alkane | Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbon. |
What you learn in Theory:
Functional groups are lexicon-specific groups of atoms or bonds within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.
What you learn in Practice:
An ester (RCOOR') has an ester functional group (COOR) and is composed of an alkoxy moiety (-OR') and an acyl moiety (RCO-), or, equivalently, it may be divided into carboxylate (RCOO-) and alkyl (-R') moieties.