Alcohols (A Level Chemistry Revision Notes)

Alcohols

Alcohols are the organic compounds containing the hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to the saturated carbon. The -OH group acts as a functional group of alcohols that determines the characteristic properties of alcohols. They have the general formula R-OH. where R= alkyl or … Read more

Alkanes (A Level Chemistry Revision Notes)

Alkanes- Definition, Structure, Properties, Reactions, Uses

Alkanes are the simplest organic compounds made up of carbon and hydrogen only. They have the general formula CnH2n+2. They are also known as saturated hydrocarbons since their carbon skeleton is entirely saturated with hydrogens. Alkanes consist of strong C-C … Read more

Alkenes (A Level Chemistry Revision Notes)

Alkenes

Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons containing carbon-carbon double bonds. The carbon-carbon double bond is the functional group for alkenes, known as ethylenic linkage. The general formula of an alkene is CnH2n, where n is the integer number. Alkenes consist of two … Read more

Isomerism (A Level Chemistry Revision Notes)

Isomerism

Isomerism occurs when many substances have the same chemical formula but different chemical structures. The term “isomer” comes from the Greek words “isos” and “meros,” both of which signify “equal parts.” In the year 1830, the Swedish chemist Jacob Berzelius … Read more

Functional Groups (A Level Chemistry Revision Notes)

Functional Groups

The functional groups are the reactive group present in compounds that determine the chemical properties of these compounds. Eg: -OH, -F, -CHO, -COOH. Types of Functional Groups Hydrocarbons This includes alkane, alkene, alkyne, and benzene derivatives. They are typically denoted … Read more