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Basic Organic Compounds: Hydrocarbons & Derivatives

基本有机物:烃类及其衍生物 · Node 2.2

Methane, ethylene, benzene, ethanol, acetic acid, ethyl acetate, functional groups, and addition/esterification reactions.

Chapter Weight: 30% of official examination
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Core Mathematical Axiom

Formula Proof & Traps
Alkanes: Cn​H2n+2​,Alkenes: Cn​H2n​,R−COOH+R′−OHH2​SO4​Δ​R−COOR′+H2​O
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Assuming benzene readily undergoes addition reactions and decolorizes acidic KMnO4 solution.

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