Nomenclature of organic compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is nomenclature?
A
The method of naming chemical compounds
2
Q
What does aliphatic mean?
A
Carbon atoms are joined to each other in unbranched or branched chains
3
Q
What does alicyclic mean?
A
Carbon atoms are joined to each other in a ring/cyclic structure.
4
Q
What is an aromatic?
A
Some or all the carbon atoms found in a benzene ring
5
Q
What is an alkane?
A
Contains a single carbon bond (saturated)
6
Q
What is an alkene?
A
Contains double carbon bonds (unsaturated)
7
Q
What is an alkynes?
A
Contains a tripple carbon bond
