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Carbon compounds and how we draw them

Carbon compounds and how we draw them

Displayed, shortened and skeletal representations of propan-2-ol with notes about carbon vertices and hidden hydrogens

Organic chemistry studies carbon compounds, especially molecules with C−CC-CC−C and C−HC-HC−H bonds. Carbon atoms usually form four covalent bonds, so they can make long chains and rings. A hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen, while a functional group controls many of a molecule's reactions.

Organic compounds Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Organic compounds

Step-by-step lessons on Eduqas A Level Chemistry Organic compounds. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build confidence with atomic structure, bonding and moles calculations early on, since these underpin the more demanding organic mechanisms, equilibrium and practical-analysis topics that dominate Year 2.

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