Complete revision notes for Topic 14 of the CIE IGCSE Chemistry course: Organic chemistry. Explanations with diagrams for every specification point. These notes are written for candidates taking the Extended paper.
Organic Chemistry is the scientific study of the structure, properties, and reactions of
organic compounds. Organic compounds are those which contain carbon.
For conventional reasons metal carbonates, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
are not included in organic compounds.
Structure reminder:
Name and draw the structures of methane, ethane, ethene, ethanol, ethanoic acid and the
products of the reactions stated in sections 14.4–14.6
State the type of compound present, given a chemical name ending in -ane, -ene, -ol, or -oic
acid or a molecular structure
The names of organic compounds have two parts: the prefix or stem and the end part (or
suffix).
The prefix tells you how many carbon atoms are present in the longest continuous chain in
the compound.
Name Number of carbon atoms
Meth… 1
Eth… 2
Prop… 3
But… 4
, Pent… 5
Hex… 6
The suffix tells you what functional group is on the compound:
Name Functional group Family
…ane None Alkane
…ene C=C bond Alkene
…anol R-OH Alcohol
…anoic acid R-C=O-OH Carboxylic acid
…amine R-NH2 Amine
…yl …anoate R-C=O-O-R Ester
Name and draw the structures of the unbranched alkanes, alkenes (not cis-trans), alcohols
and acids containing up to four carbon atoms per molecule
Alkanes:
Alkenes:
,Alcohols:
Carboxylic acids:
, Esters:
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller williambennett. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £2.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
