Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry · Spec 4.1-4.4
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
An introduction to organic chemistry, homologous series and functional groups.
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Introduction to Organic Chemistry
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Spec 4.1-4.4
What you need to know
- Say what a hydrocarbon is
- Explain what a homologous series is
- Recognise displayed formulae and how compounds are named
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What is a homologous series?
A family of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties, where each member differs by CH2.
What is a functional group?
The atom or group of atoms that gives a molecule its characteristic chemical reactions.
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