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For each definition, find a corresponding term from the following list: alkane,alkene, alkyne, alcohol, ether, aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, ester, amine, fuctional group, isomers.
a. Organic compounds with identical molecular formulas that differ in the order the atoms are connected.
b. An organic compound in which the hydrogen atom of a carboxyl group is replaced by a carbon atom.
c. An organic compound that contains an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms.
d. A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon triple bond.
e. A characteristic group of atoms that make compounds behave and react in a particular way
f. An organic compound in which the carbonyl group is bonded to two carbon atoms.
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To find the corresponding terms for each definition, let's analyze the characteristics of each definition and match them with the terms provided:
a. Organic compounds with identical molecular formulas that differ in the order the atoms are connected.
This definition describes isomers, which are organic compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in their structural arrangement. Isomers can be different in terms of the arrangement of atoms, the connectivity of atoms, or both.
b. An organic compound in which the hydrogen atom of a carboxyl group is replaced by a carbon atom.
According to this definition, the term that matches is carboxylic acid. Carboxylic acids are organic compounds that have the functional group carboxyl (-COOH) attached to a carbon atom. In this case, one of the hydrogen atoms in the carboxyl group is replaced by a carbon atom.
c. An organic compound that contains an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms.
The corresponding term for this definition is ether. Ethers are organic compounds that contain an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms. The general structure of an ether is R-O-R', where R and R' represent alkyl or aryl groups.
d. A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon triple bond.
The term that matches this definition is alkyne. Alkynes are hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. They have the general formula CnH2n-2.
e. A characteristic group of atoms that make compounds behave and react in a particular way.
The appropriate term for this definition is functional group. A functional group is a specific group of atoms within a molecule that determines its chemical behavior and properties. It usually defines the reactivity and characteristics of a compound.
f. An organic compound in which the carbonyl group is bonded to two carbon atoms.
According to this definition, the corresponding term is ketone. Ketones are organic compounds that have the carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms. The general structure of a ketone is R-C(=O)-R', where R and R' represent alkyl or aryl groups.
So, the corresponding terms for each definition are:
a. Isomers
b. Carboxylic acid
c. Ether
d. Alkyne
e. Functional group
f. Ketone