| The —R—O—R— group is the functional group of an ether | Hydrocarbons Strong, stable bonds between carbon atoms produce complex molecules containing chains, branches, and rings |
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| Aromatic hydrocarbons contain ring structures | R groups often represent hydrocarbons but can be other groups or atoms |
Hydrocarbons are the basis of organic molecules and contain varying numbers of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
| If the ring contains only single bonds, it is called a cycloalkane | Molecules containing the same functional groups often exhibit similar properties and undergo similar reactions |
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| Aldehydes and ketones are key functional groups in carbohydrates Esters consist of a carbonyl group flanked by a R group and an oxygen, while carboxylic acids, or carboxyl groups, are flanked by an R group and an alcohol | Another category of functional groups is the carbonyl groups, which contain a carbon and an oxygen linked together by a double bond |
Amino acids also have another common functional group called an amine or amino group.
2| The properties of hydrocarbon derivatives are determined largely by the functional group | A phosphate group is a phosphorus bonded to four oxygens and is commonly found in DNA, the genetic material of all living organisms |
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| An amine has a nitrogen with a lone pair linked to a combination of hydrogens and R groups | Your free access has ended |
Alcohols and Ethers Many organic compounds that are not hydrocarbons can be thought of as derivatives of hydrocarbons.
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