Naming Alkanes

Question 1

First IUPAC Rule for Alkane

Answer 1

Name longest continuous carbon chain.
(Root + ane)

Question 2

Second IUPAC Rule for Alkane

Answer 2

Name groups attached to chain.
(Root + yl)

Question 3

Third IUPAC Rule for Alkane

Answer 3

Number chain consecutively from the end nearest a substituent group.

Question 4

Fourth IUPAC Rule for Alkane

Answer 4

Designate location of each substituent group by appropriate number and name.

Question 5

Fifth IUPAC Rule for Alkane

Answer 5

Assemble the name with groups in alphabetical order.