3. Today
• Introduction
– Organic vs. Inorganic
– Formulas
– Isomerism
• Alkanes
– Naming
• Alkenes and alkynes
– Naming
– Geometric isomers
– Biologically important alkenes
4. PreQuiz
1. Which of the following is an organic substance?
a) Water; b) Salt; c) Diamond
2. What type of bonding is usually found in organic compounds?
a) Covalent bonding; b) Ionic bonding; c) Hydrogen bonding
3. The molecular and emperical formula of ethane are _____?
a) C2H6 / C2H6; b) C2H6 / CH3; c) C2H6 / C4H12
4. HC≡CH is part of the family of the _____?
a) Alkanes; b) Alkenes; c) Alkynes
5. Alkanes react primarily by _____?
a) Neutralization; b) Substitution; c) Addition
6. Haloalkanes are often used as _____?
a) Disinfectant; b) Anestetics; c) Hormones
7. β-carotene is a(n)_____?
a) Plant hormone; b) Aromatic ; c) Precursor of Vitamin A
8. Cis- and trans-2-butene are examples of _____?
a) cycloalkenes; b) geometric isomers; c) lazy chemicals
9. What is the name of the following compound:
a) 3-methyl-1-butene; b) 2-methyl-3-butyne; c) 3-methyl-1-butane
7. Organic vs. inorganic
Organic Inorganic
Based on C Not based on C
Nonelectrolyte Electrolyte (acids, bases, salts)
Covalent bonding Ionic bonding
Low boiling and melting point High boiling and melting point
Soluble in nonpolar solvents Soluble in polar solvents (water)
Complex structure Simple structure
Millions of compounds Thousands of compounds
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Unique
Covalent bonds with itself
Covalent bonds with others
8. C-C bonds
• Carbon-Carbon (C-C) bond
– Unique: covalent bonds with other C atoms
– 4 valence (outer) electrons: maximum of 4 covalent bonds
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Covalent bonds
“Sharing electrons”
10. C-H bonds
• Carbon-Hydrogen (C-H) bond
– Each carbon atom forms 4 bonds: octet rule
– Each hydrogen atom form 1 bond
– Alkane: single bond
– Alkene: double bond
– Alkyne: triple bond
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Alkane
Alkene
Alkyne
11. Other C bonds
• Carbon-Oxygen (C-O) and Carbon-Fluor (C-F) bond
– Each carbon atom forms 4 bonds: octet rule
– Each oxygen atom forms 2 bonds (double bond): octet rule
– Each fluor atom forms 1 bond: octet rule
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12. Formulas
• Definition
– Group of symbols that represent the
elements present in a substance
• Molecular formula
– Written formula
– Presents actual number of atoms in the
substance
– Cannot tell the structure
• Structural formula
– 2D view of structure
– Presents connection between atoms
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“ISOMERS”
13. Isomerism
• Isomers
– Same molecular structure
– Different structural formula: different properties
Boiling point = 78 °C
liquid
-25 °C
gas
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17. Alkanes
• Hydrocarbons = compounds with C and H only
– SATURATED (alkanes): single bonds
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Methane: (CH4) General formula: CnH2n+2
18. Free rotation vs. isomers
• Same compounds
– Rotation of C-C single bonds
– All structures are the same
– C4H10: butane
• Isomer
– Same molecular formula
– Different structural formula
– C4H10: iso-butane
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20. Nomenclature alkanes
• IUPAC system
1. Search for longest carbon
chain (head chain) and name it
2. Number the carbon atoms of
the head chain
3. Search for side groups that are
not part of head chain and
name them
Carbon
atoms
Head chain Side group
1 CH4: methane –CH3: methyl
2 C2H6: ethane –C2H5: ethyl
3 C3H8: propane –C3H7: propyl
4 C4H10: butane –C4H9: butyl
5 C5H12: pentane –C5H11: pentyl
6 C6H14: hexane –C6H13: hexyl
7 C7H16: heptane –C7H15: heptyl
8 C8H18: octane –C8H17: octyl
9 C9H20: nonane –C9H19: nonyl
10 C10H22: decane –C10H21: decyl
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21. Practice (1)
• IUPAC system
1. Search for longest carbon
chain (head chain) and name it
2. Number the carbon atoms of
the head chain
3. Search for side groups that are
not part of head chain and
name them
Butane
2-methylbutane
Octane
2,3-dimethyl-4-ethyloctane
1 2 3 4
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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23. Cycloalkanes
• Shape of ring
– Prefix: cyclo-
– Structures can be abbreviated with geometric shape
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24. Properties
Carbon
atoms
Formula and
name
Boiling
point (°C)
State of
matter
1 CH4: methane -162 Gas
2 C2H6: ethane -89 Gas
3 C3H8: propane -42 Gas
4 C4H10: butane 0 Gas
5 C5H12: pentane 36 Liquid
6 C6H14: hexane 69 Liquid
7 C7H16: heptane 98 Liquid
8 C8H18: octane 126 Liquid
9 C9H20: nonane 151 Liquid
10 C10H22: decane 174 Liquid
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25. Combustion
• Complete combustion
– Alkanes react with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water and energy
• Incomplete combustion
– Alkanes produce also carbon monoxide (poisoning) due to insufficient O2
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29. Alkenes
• Hydrocarbons = compounds with C and H only
– SATURATED (alkanes): single bonds
– UNSATURATED (alkenes or alkynes): double or triple bonds
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Ethene: (C2H4) General formula: CnH2n
30. Cycloalkenes
• Shape of ring
– Prefix: cyclo-
– Structures can be abbreviated with geometric shape
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31. Alkynes
• Hydrocarbons = compounds with C and H only
– SATURATED (alkanes): single bonds
– UNSATURATED (alkenes or alkynes): double or triple bonds
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Ethyne: (C2H2) General formula: CnH2n-2
32. Nomenclature alkenes and alkynes
• IUPAC system
1. Search for longest carbon chain (head chain) with double/triple bond
and name it
2. Number the carbon atoms of the head chain and give lowest number
possible to double bond
3. Search for side groups that are not part of head chain and name them
Carbon
atoms
Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes
1 CH4: methane - -
2 C2H6: ethane C2H4: ethene C2H2: ethyne
3 C3H8: propane C3H6: propene C3H4: propyne
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33. Practice (3)
• IUPAC system
1. Search for longest carbon chain (head chain) with double/triple bond
and name it
2. Number the carbon atoms of the head chain and give lowest number
possible to double bond
3. Search for side groups that are not part of head chain and name them
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Butene
1-butene
3-methyl-1-butene
4 3 2 1
Cyclohexene
1-cyclohexene
3-methyl-1-cyclohexene
1 2
5 4
6 3
34. Practice (4)
• IUPAC system
1. Search for longest carbon chain (head chain) with double/triple bond
and name it
2. Number the carbon atoms of the head chain and give lowest number
possible to double bond
3. Search for side groups that are not part of head chain and name them
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Octyne
2-octyne
4,4-dibromo-5-ethyl-6-methyl-2-octyne
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
35. Practice (5)
• IUPAC system
1. Search for longest carbon chain (head chain) with double/triple bond
and name it
2. Number the carbon atoms of the head chain and give lowest number
possible to double bond
3. Search for side groups that are not part of head chain and name them
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3,4-diethyl-2-hexene
1 2 3 4 5 6
36. Addition
• Reactions with alkenes/alkynes
– Addition: from unsaturated to saturated
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hydrogenation
halogenation
37. Geometric isomers
no free rotation
“Same molecular formula but different structural formula”
same side opposite side
4 °C 0 °C
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38. Biological importance
• Ethene
– Plant hormone (ripening fruits)
• Linoleic acid
– Found in nuts and oils (essential for body)
• Arachidonic acid
– Found in meat, eggs, diary (essential for body)
• β-carotene
– In fruits and vegetables (precursor vitamin A)
• Vitamin A
– From β-carotene (essential for body)
• Isoprene
– Present in natural rubber (industrial use) Sackheim’s Chemistry: Chapter 16
41. PostQuiz
1. Which of the following is an organic substance?
a) Water; b) Salt; c) Diamond
2. What type of bonding is usually found in organic compounds?
a) Covalent bonding; b) Ionic bonding; c) Hydrogen bonding
3. The molecular and emperical formula of ethane are _____?
a) C2H6 / C2H6; b) C2H6 / CH3; c) C2H6 / C4H12
4. HC≡CH is part of the family of the _____?
a) Alkanes; b) Alkenes; c) Alkynes
5. Alkanes react primarily by _____?
a) Neutralization; b) Substitution; c) Addition
6. Haloalkanes are often used as _____?
a) Disinfectant; b) Anestetics; c) Hormones
7. β-carotene is a(n)_____?
a) Plant hormone; b) Aromatic ; c) Precursor of Vitamin A
8. Cis- and trans-2-butene are examples of _____?
a) cycloalkenes; b) geometric isomers; c) lazy chemicals
9. What is the name of the following compound:
a) 3-methyl-1-butene; b) 2-methyl-3-butyne; c) 3-methyl-1-butane