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Organic chemistry - (CCEA)Bonding in organic compounds

An organic chemical contains the element carbon. There are four different homologous series of organic compounds discussed here: alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and carboxylic acids.

Part of Chemistry (Single Science)Further chemical reactions, rates and equilibrium, calculations and organic chemistry

Bonding in organic compounds

Carbon can form four covalent bonds, giving rise to many carbon compounds. It is easier to study these compounds by grouping them together into a .

In a homologous series.

  • they have the same general formula
  • their molecular formulae differ by CH2
  • they show a gradual variation in physical properties, such as their boiling points.
  • they have similar chemical properties.

For GCSE you will study 4 different homologous series

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