Friday, November 8, 2024 11:03 AM
Carbon
- 4 valence electrons, so 4 bonds
- Can form double and triple bond
- Can form cyclic compounds
- Can form bonds with many other atoms
- Alkanes are C with hydrogens around them
- Long chains are polymers
- Restricted in their movement and advantageous for structures
, Vs condensed formula showing how all the H are connected
Structural Kekule formulas show their connections
Functional Groups:
C-OH = alcohol
C-O-C = ester (perfumes)
C-S-H = thiol (onions)
Acetone = ketone
Vs carboxylic acid