DAT CH3 nomenclature Flashcards
1
Q
Di tri and tetra is not used for alphabetize
A
true
2
Q
when looking at a molecule that is symmetrical, do we include r and s?
A
no
3
Q
when looking at a cyclohexane with terbutyl on one side and a ethyl on the other side, what gets the priority? t
A
the tertbutyl since its the biggest group
The biggest groups gets priority
(this only applies when theres 2 subsituents
4
Q
We have more than ___ substituents on the molecule, therefore we cannot use cis and trans
A
2
5
Q
The I in isopropyl counts in alphabetize
A
yes
6
Q
Sec-butyl
which counts as alphabetize
A
the b
the sec does not count
7
Q
If there are 3 things on a cyclohexane how do we determine numbering?
A
By seeing which substituent has the closet substitent next to it.
