3.1: Functional Groups - Chemistry LibreTexts
The simplest functional group in organic chemistry (which is often ignored when listing functional groups) is called an alkane, characterized by single bonds between two carbons and between …
Alkanes - Formula, Definition, Structure, Properties, List of Alkanes ...
Is alkane a functional group? Usually, alkanes are not considered functional groups; rather, an alkane is a compound that lacks functional groups. A carbon-carbon double bond is a …
3.1: Functional Groups - Chemistry LibreTexts
Oct 31, 2023 · Functional groups are atoms or small groups of atoms (two to four) that exhibit a characteristic reactivity. A particular functional group will almost always display its …
3.1: Functional Groups - Chemistry LibreTexts
Sep 30, 2024 · Alkenes, alkynes, and arenes (aromatic compounds) all contain carbon–carbon multiple bonds. Alkenes have a double bond, alkynes have a triple bond, and arenes have …
Alkane - Wikipedia
They can be viewed as molecular trees upon which can be hung the more active/reactive functional groups of biological molecules. The alkanes have two main commercial sources: …
Functional Groups In Organic Chemistry
Oct 6, 2010 · Alkanes are hydrocarbons containing no multiple bonds. Alkane substituents are called alkyl groups, which refers to alkanes lacking a C-H bond such as methyl, ethyl, or …
Functional Groups - Alkanes - Harper College
Hydrocarbons (compounds composed only of carbon and hydrogen) that contain only carbon-carbon single bonds are called alkanes. They are named using a prefix that designates the …
1.6. Functional Groups | Organic Chemistry 1: An open textbook
Alkenes (sometimes called olefins) have carbon-carbon double bonds, and alkynes have carbon-carbon triple bonds. Ethene, the simplest alkene example, is a gas that serves as a cellular …
1.6: Functional Groups - Chemistry LibreTexts
Alkenes (sometimes called olefins) have carbon-carbon double bonds, and alkynes have carbon-carbon triple bonds. Ethene, the simplest alkene example, is a gas that serves as a cellular …
3.3. Properties of alkanes | Organic Chemistry 1: An open textbook
Alkanes are organic compounds that consist entirely of single-bonded carbon and hydrogen atoms and lack any other functional groups. Alkanes have the general formula $$C_nH_ …