Naming Organic Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What are the root names for hydrocarbons?
A
Meth-
Eth-
Prop-
But-
Pent-
Hex-
Hept-
Oct-
Non-
Dec-
2
Q
What are the alkyl groups
A
Methyl
Ethyl
Propyl
Butyl (n-butyl)
Isopropyl (propan-2-yl)
Sec-butyl (butane-2-yl)
Isobutly
Tert-butyl
3
Q
What is the alkyl formula for methyl
A
-CH3
4
Q
What is the alkyl group for ethyl
A
-CH2CH3
5
Q
What is the alkyl formula for propyl
A
-CH2CH2CH3
6
Q
What is the alkyl formula for butyl
A
-CH2CH2CH2CH3
7
Q
Suffix for hydrocarbon family
A
-ane for alkane
-ene for alkene
-yne for alkyne
8
Q
General formula for alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
9
Q
General formula for alkenes
A
CnH2n
10
Q
General formula for alkynes
A
CnH2n-2
11
Q
Suffix for aldehydes
A
-al
12
Q
Suffix for ketones
A
-one
13
Q
Suffix for alcohol
A
-ol
14
Q
General formula of alcohols
A
R-OH
15
Q
General formula of aldehydes
A
O
II
R-C-H
