11.2 nomenclature of organic compounds Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 classifications of hydrocarbons?
A
- aliphatic
- alicyclic
- aromatic
2
Q
what are aliphatic hydrocarbons?
A
carbon atoms are joined to each other in unbranched or branched chains
3
Q
what are alicyclic hydrocarbons?
A
carbon atoms are joined to each other in ring structures
4
Q
what are aromatic hydrocarbons?
A
some of all of the carbon atoms are found in a benzene ring
5
Q
what are alkynes?
A
hydrocarbon containing at least one triplet carbon- to- carbon bond
