Major Functional Groups Flashcards
1
Q
What is the prefix and suffix of carboxylic acids?
A
prefix = carboxy -
suffix = -oic acid
2
Q
What is the prefix and suffix of anhydrides?
A
suffix = - oic anhydride
3
Q
What is the prefix and suffix of esters?
A
prefix = alkoxycarbonyl -
suffix = oate
4
Q
What is the prefix and suffix of amides?
A
prefix = carbonyl -
suffix = - amide
5
Q
What is the prefix and suffix of aldehydes?
A
prefix = oxo-
suffix = -al
6
Q
What is the prefix and suffix of ketones?
A
prefix = oxo-
suffix = -ol