mod 3 ch 3

Question 1

what are the parent chain names for 1-10 carbons

Answer 1

meth
eth
prop
but
pent
hex
hept
oct
non
dec

Question 2

define constitutional isomer

Answer 2

molecules that have the SAME FORMULA but differ in their structure

Question 3

define stereoisomer

Answer 3

molecules that have the SAME FORMULA but differ in how they are oriented in space

Question 4

for longer and branched alkanes the order for halogenation is:

Answer 4

tertiary -> secondary -> primary

Question 5

a wedge is used to show a bond going

Answer 5

out of the plane

Question 6

a dash is used to show a bond going

Answer 6

behind the plane

Question 7

define conformational isomer

Answer 7

identical structures that differ in their rotations around single bonds