Key Definitions for organic chemistry

General Formula

Empirical Formula

Molecular Formula

Structural Formula

Displayed Formula

Skeletal Formula

Hydrocarbon

Functional Group

Homologous Series

Structural Isomer

Stereoisomer

E/Z isomer

Cis / trans isomer

Bond Fission

Homolytic fission

Heterolytic Fission

Electrophile

Nucleophile