Chapter: Carbon Compounds· Science & Technology Part 1
Three functional groups with three different heteroatoms: halo (halogen), alcohol (oxygen) and amine (nitrogen).
| Heteroatom | Functional group | Example | Structural formula |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halogen (Cl) | Halo group, \(\mathrm{-X}\) | Chloromethane | \(\mathrm{CH_3{-}Cl}\) |
| Oxygen | Alcohol, \(\mathrm{-OH}\) | Methanol | \(\mathrm{CH_3{-}OH}\) |
| Nitrogen | Amine, \(\mathrm{-NH_2}\) | Methanamine | \(\mathrm{CH_3{-}NH_2}\) |
A heteroatom is any atom other than carbon and hydrogen in an organic compound; the functional group containing it largely decides the compound's chemical properties.