6.14 - Nomenclature Flashcards
1
Q
What part of a compounds name indicates the number of carbon atoms in the longest chain?
A
The meth- eth- prop- but- pent- part of the name
2
Q
What do suffixes show?
A
The presence of a functional group
e.g. -ol = -OH group
3
Q
What do prefixes show?
A
Additional atoms attached to the compound that are not carbon or hydrogen
e.g. Bromo = Bromine attached
4
Q
What are locants?
A
Numbers inside the name of a compound
5
Q
What do locants show?
A
What carbon a group is attached to
6
Q
What are the structural formulae for the following groups?
- Methyl
- Ethyl
- Propyl
- Butyl
- Pentyl
A
Methyl = CH3
Ethyl = CH3CH2
Propyl = CH3CH2CH2
Etc…
