Classes of organic compounds
Not what you're looking for?
Please explain why carbon is able to form so many more compounds than any other element.
What is the difference between aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The classes of organic compounds are determined. The differences between aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons are determined.
Solution Preview
Carbon is a very versatile element. It forms so many compounds because of the following reasons:
1. a carbon atom can bond to another carbon atom to form countless number of compounds with varying chain length
(ranging from # of C atoms = 2; to # of C atoms = infinity).
2. carbon can form single bond, double bond and triple bond with another ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
General Chemistry - Classification of Matter
This test will assess your knowledge on the classification of matter which includes elements, compounds and mixtures.
Match Elements with their Symbols
Elements are provided: choose the matching one- or two-letter symbol for each element.
Functional groups in Organic Chemistry
You will be tested on the names of functional groups in Organic Chemistry. It is very important to know the functional groups to understand Organic reactions.
Thermochemistry
The quiz helps in revising basic concepts about thermochemistry.