Easy Notes — Grade 11 ChemistryOrganic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons and Alcohol (Chapter 8)
Grade 11 Chemistry Easy Notes — Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons and Alcohol (Chapter 8) Based on the Grade 11 Chemistry textbook sections on organic chemistry. 1. Organic Chemistry Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds and their reactions. Examples: Methane ( C H 4 CH_4 ) Ethanol ( C 2 H 5 O H C_2H_5OH ) Benzene ( C 6 H 6 C_6H_6 ) 2. Hydrocarbons Definition Hydrocarbons are compounds containing only: Carbon (C) Hydrogen (H) General form: C x H y Types of Hydrocarbons (A) Saturated Hydrocarbons — Alkanes Have only single bonds General formula: C n H 2 n + 2 C_nH_{2n+2} Examples: Name Formula Methane C H 4 CH_4 Ethane ...