Organic Chemistry Terms Starting with K
Definitions of 7 organic chemistry terms that start with K, such as Ka, Keq, Keto–Enol Tautomerization. Plain-language explanations linked to reactions and…
Terms starting with K
- Ka: Acid dissociation constant; larger Ka generally means stronger acid.
- Keq: Equilibrium constant describing the equilibrium ratio of products and reactants using the appropriate activities.
- Keto–Enol Tautomerization: Equilibrium between a carbonyl form and an enol form.
- Ketose: Sugar containing a ketone in its open-chain form.
- Kiliani–Fischer Synthesis: Method for lengthening an aldose carbon chain by one carbon.
- Kinetic Control: Conditions favor the product formed fastest.
- Kinetics: Study of how fast reactions happen.