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What are the three main types of hydrocarbons according to structure?
- alkanes
- alkenes
- alkynes
Why is it important for chemists to know what to call different molecules?
To ensure that everyone is kept on the same page, in terms of chemical nomeclature.
What does IUPAC mean?
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
The IUPAC formed such a committe to do exactly what?
To create a systematic set of rules for naming organic molecules, ensuring global uniformity
Identify the item provided the description.
They only contain carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen single bonds.
alkanes
True or false: Alkanes are the least saturated carbons due to their single bonds.
False
They are known to be the saturated hydrocarbons.
Identify the item provided the description.
Alkanes are also known as the…
the bones of organic molecules
There are two types of alkanes, what are these?
- straight-chain alkanes
- branched alkanes
What is the general formula for alkanes?
C(n)H(2n+2)
These are compounds that have the same number and kinds of atoms but differ in structural arrangement.
Constitutional Isomers
Identify the constitutional isomer.
- chicken feet
- equivalent to 2-methylpropane minus a single hydrogen group
tert-butyl
Identify the constitutional isomer.
- used when all carbons, except for one form a continuous chain
iso-
Identify the constitutional isomer.
- used when the functional group is bonded to a secondary carbon
sec-
Identify the constitutional isomer.
- all carbons form an continuous, unbranched linear chain
n-
- has an OH group bonded as one of its substituents
alcohol
Which prefixes can you ignore conforming to the standard alphabetization of nomenclature?
- tert & sec (go under b with butyl)
- number of identical substituents
When given a cycloalkane along with an hydrocarbon chain, which should be the parent name?
- the one with the longer continuous chain of carbons
What functional group has this configuration: -OH?
alcohol
Which specific type of alcohol is present in alcholic drinks such as beer and wine?
ethanol
(CH3CH3OH)
Ethanol is also known as the byproduct of (?), or the breakdown of sugars into alcohols by yeast enzymes.
fermentation
This alcohol is also known as wood alcohol.
methanol
(CH3OH)
Which alcohol is known to be the component of rubbing alcohol?
isopropyl alcohol
(CH3)2CHOH
What other importance does alcohol possess other than being useful in many drugs and organic materials?
They are useful intermmediates in synthesis beacuse they’re easily made and transformed into their functional groups.
When naming alcohols, where should you start?
You start by identifying the longest chain with the -OH group in it and ensure that it has the least locant than other substituents.