Naming Organic Compounds

Question 1

Rule 1

Answer 1

1. Find the longest continuous carbon bond (C-C) chain in the molecule.

Question 2

Rule 2

Answer 2

2. Look for side groups/atoms.

Question 3

Rule 3

Answer 3

3. Count the carbon chain from left to riht, and right to the left giving the side groups the lowest number.

Question 4

Rule 4

Answer 4

4. Put the name together.
   Comma between numbers.
   hypen between numbers and letters.

Question 5

Rule 5

Answer 5

5. If 2 side groups are the same, put ‘di’ before it.
   If 3 side groups are the same, put ‘tri’ before it.