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What is the central atom in all organic compounds?
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Carbon
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What is the general formula for alkanes?
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C(n)H(2n+2)
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What is the general formula for alkenes?
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C(n)H(2n), where n > or = 2
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T/F: Alkanes contain only single bonds.
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True
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An alkene that contains one/more double/triple bond is said to be:
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unsaturated
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What is the general formula for alkynes?
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C(n)H(2n-2), where n > or = 2
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A ring of six C with no double bonds is called a:
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Cyclohexane
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Every alcohol has a _______ attached to a carbon.
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-OH
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Carboxyl groups are on:
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organic acids
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The four halogens that are common organic functional groups are:
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Cl, Br, Br, I
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The combustion of organic molecules produce:
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CO2 and H20
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A long chain of repeating structural units is known as a:
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polymer
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The aldehyde functional group is:
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-C=O
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CH2O is the empirical formula for:
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carbohydrates
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A polymer of amino acids makes up a:
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protein
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