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Functional group
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An atom or group of atoms in an organic molecule which is responsible for the characteristics of that molecule
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Homologous series
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A set of organic compounds with the same functional group
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Isomer
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One of two (or more) compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula
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Types of structural isomerism
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Positional isomerism
Functional group isomerism Chain isomerism |
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Displayed formula
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The formula of a compound drawn out so that each atom and each bond is shown
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Aliphatic compounds
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Straight chain and alicyclic compounds
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Aromatic compounds
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Benzene like compounds with alternating double bonds
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Features of a homologous series
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1. Same general formula
2. Same functional group 3.similar chemical properties 4. Graduation in chemical and physical properties |