nomenclature

Question 1

what rules are used to name molecules ?

Answer 1

IUPAC standards

Question 2

1 carbon

Answer 2

meth-

Question 3

2 carbon

Answer 3

eth-

Question 4

3 carbon

Answer 4

prop-

Question 5

4 carbon

Answer 5

but-

Question 6

5 carbon

Answer 6

pent-

Question 7

6 carbon

Answer 7

hex-

Question 8

steps in naming molecules ?

Answer 8

1. find the longest continuous chain of carbons
   - if there us a functional group then it must be the longest chain containing the functional group
2. number the chain from the end that gives the functional groups lowest number
3. put the groups on the chain in the name
   - noting that the functional groups that are prefix’s are listed in alphabetical order when named
4. if there are more than 1 identical functional group or side chain put di-(2), tri-(3) or tetra-(4)

Question 9

what d alkenes hve ?

Answer 9

a carbon-carbon double bond

Question 10

functional group of alcohols ?

Answer 10

-OH

Question 11

functional group of aldehydes ?

Answer 11

c double bonded to an O (=O) and a hydrogen attached to the carbon

Question 12

functional group of carboxylic acids ?

Answer 12

-COOH
C=O-O-H

Question 13

functional group of ketones ?

Answer 13

=O