Classes Of Functional Groups
Organic Chemistry deals mostly with carbon and hydrogens, also called hydrocarbons, but those groups which replace hydrogen and bonds with carbon to give a characteristic nature, unique of their own, to the hydrocarbon they are attached to, are called functional groups. All the compounds belonging to a functional group undergo reactions in a similar pattern and are known to have similar physical and chemical properties.
Characteristics Of Functional Groups
In organic chemistry, we encounter a number of special substituent groups which are attached to the hydrocarbon backbone. These groups impart certain characteristics to the molecule of which it is a part of and thus, become the highlight of that particular molecule.
IUPAC Nomenclature
In Chemistry, IUPAC stands for International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry which suggested a systematic naming approach for the organic and inorganic compounds, as in the beginning stage of nomenclature one single chemical compound was named in many ways by which lead to confusion. The need for this approach aroused as the number of chemical compounds newly discovered were increasing (approximately 32 million compounds) and the basic concept of nomenclature i.e. the trivial nomenclature and the derived system of nomenclature failed to overcome the challenge. It is an important task to name a chemical compound systematically and unambiguously which reduces lots of confusion about the newly reported compounds.
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![The image depicts the chemical structure of Phenylacetone, also known as benzyl methyl ketone (BMK). It is an organic compound used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals.
**Chemical Structure Explanation:**
1. **Benzene Ring:** On the left side of the structure, there is a six-membered benzene ring, characterized by alternating double bonds. This aromatic ring is a common feature in organic chemistry and contributes to the stability and reactivity of the compound.
2. **Alpha Carbon Chain:** Attached to the benzene ring is an alkyl chain, starting with a carbon bonded directly to the ring, known as the alpha position. This carbon has two methyl groups attached to it, represented by the lines extending in two directions.
3. **Ketone Group:** Further along the chain, there is a carbonyl group (C=O), indicating this molecule is a ketone. The carbon of the carbonyl group is double-bonded to an oxygen atom.
4. **Extended Alkyl Chain:** The structure continues with an extended alkyl chain, ending with an ethyl group, represented by the lines at the end of the structure.
Phenylacetone is significant in organic synthesis due to its reactivity, serving as a precursor for various compounds. It is essential to handle this compound with care, as it is controlled in many regions due to its potential use in illicit syntheses.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F96568607-0a27-4408-ad79-e46bfe827e81%2F5a7c8a8a-0536-477d-9690-320320260e18%2F8p86bzf_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
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