Nomenclature and Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Alkanes
A
only single bonds between hydrocarbons
2
Q
C2H6
A
Ethane
3
Q
C3H8
A
Propane
4
Q
C4H10
A
Butane
5
Q
C5H12
A
Pentane
6
Q
Alcohols
A
OH, name ends in “-ol”. This suffix takes priority over amine in same compound
7
Q
Amines
A
NR3 or NH3
8
Q
Carboxylic acids
A
Prefix: carboxy-
Suffix: -oic acid
9
Q
Ester
A
Prefix: oxycarbonyl
Suffix: -oate
10
Q
Acid halides
A
Prefix: halocarbonyl
Suffix: oyl halide
11
Q
Amine
A
Prefix: carbamoyl
Suffix: -amide
12
Q
Aldehydes
A
Prefix: oxo
Suffix: al
13
Q
ketones
A
Prefix: oxo
Suffix: one
14
Q
thiols (R-SH)
A
Prefix: mercapto
Suffix: thiol
15
Q
Alkynes
A
3 bonds
