Alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, amines1. AlcoholsAlcohols are organic compounds with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom.Common examples: Methanol (CH3OH), Ethanol (C2H5OH).Uses: Methanol is used as a solvent and fuel.
Types of polymers, polymerization, and common polymers (e.g., polyethylene, PVC)1. Definition of PolymersPolymers are large molecules made by repeating structural units called monomers.The process of forming polymers from monomers is called polymerization.Polymers can be natural…
Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes: properties, reactions1. Introduction to HydrocarbonsHydrocarbons are organic compounds composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen atoms.They are classified into three main types:Alkanes: Saturated hydrocarbons with single…
Isomerism: structural isomerism, stereoisomerism1. What is Isomerism?Isomerism is the phenomenon in which two or more compounds have the same molecular formula but different structural or spatial arrangements.Isomers have distinct physical and…