 | Term | Definition |
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unsaturated hydrocarbon |
hydrocarbon containing one or more multiple bonds |
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alkene |
hydrocarbon containing one or more double bonds |
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alkyne |
hydrocarbon containing one or more triple bonds |
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aromatic hydrocarbons |
any organic compound that contains the characteristic benzene ring or similar feature |
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addition reaction |
reaction where a compound adds to a multiple bond |
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halkalkane or alkyl halide |
derivative of an alkane where one or more hydrogens are replaced by halogens |
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hydrogenation |
reaction which the addition of hydrogen takes place |
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polyunsaturated |
term usually applied to molecules with several double bonds |
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Markovnikov's Rule |
in addition of H-X to an alkene, the hydrogen becomes attached to the carbon atom that is already bonded to more hydrogens |
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hydration |
addition of water to a multiple bond |
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polymerization |
reaction that produces a polymer |
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polymer |
very large molecule made up of repeating units |
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addition polymer |
polymer formed by the linking together of many alkene molecules through addition reactions |
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monomer |
starting material that becomes the repeating units of polymers |
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copolymer |
addition polymer formed by the reaction of two different monomers |
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carbocation |
ion of the form -C- (with a + on the top and a - on the bottom) |
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aliphatic compound |
any organic compound that is not atomatic |
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phenyl group |
a benzene ring with one hydrogen absent C6H5- |
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polycyclic atomatic compound |
a derivative or benzene in which carbon atoms are shared between two or more benzene rings |
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viamin |
an organic nutrient that the body cannot produce in the small amounts needed for good health |
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