Organic Chemistry

Properties of Organic Compounds

• Must contain carbon
• Covalent bonds
• Most are non-polar
• Low melting point / boiling point
• Non-electrolytes (organic acids are an exception)
• Undergo combustion with oxygen 
• Decompose at low temperatures
• Slow rate of reaction

Alkanes: all single bonded carbons (saturated)
Alkenes: one double bond between carbons (unsaturated)
Alkynes: one triple bond between carbons (unsaturated)

Isomers: same molecular formula, different structure

Reference Table

• Organic Prefixes - Table P
• Homologous Series of Hydrocarbons - Table Q
• Organic Functional Groups - Table R

Organic Reaction Flashcards
Organic Chemistry Regents Questions