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1. Homologous Series

Mnemonic: Monkeys Eat Peeled Bananas

Interpretations:

  • M: Methane (1 Carbon)
  • E: Ethane (2 Carbons)
  • P: Propane (3 Carbons)
  • B: Butane (4 Carbons)

2. Properties of Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid

Mnemonic: SMELL 

Interpretations:

  • S: Solubility (both are soluble in water)
  • M: Miscibility (ethanol is miscible with water)
  • E: Esterification (ethanol reacts with acids to form esters)
  • L: Litmus test (ethanoic acid turns blue litmus red)
  • L: Low boiling point (ethanol has a low boiling point)

3. Versatile Nature of Carbon

Mnemonic: Cats Take Varying Forms

Interpretations:

  • C: Catenation (Self-linking ability of carbon atoms)
  • T: Tetravalency (Four valence electrons)
  • V: Various bonds (single, double, triple)
  • F: Forms (linear, branched, cyclic structures)

4. Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds

Mnemonic: "COAST"

  • Combustion:
  • Combustion equation examples:
    + O₂ → CO₂ + heat
    CH₄ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O + heat
    CH₃CH₂OH + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O + heat.
  • Oxidation:
    Oxidation involves losing electrons, gaining oxygen, or losing hydrogen.
  • Addition Reaction:
    Add hydrogen to Unsaturated hydrocarbons.
  • SubstiTution Reaction:
    Example: CH₄ + Cl₂CH₃Cl + HCl
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