Overview
Organic molecules are essential components of life, primarily composed of carbon and other elements. They form the basis of many biological processes and materials, including proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Understanding organic molecules and their functional groups is crucial for studying chem...
Key Terms
Example: Glucose is an organic molecule.
Example: The hydroxyl group (-OH) is a functional group.
Example: Sugar is hydrophilic.
Example: Oils are hydrophobic.
Example: Butane and isobutane are isomers.
Example: Cis and trans forms of alkenes.
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Key Concepts
Carbon BackboneFunctional GroupsHydrophilic vs HydrophobicIsomerism