Nomenclature: Parent Names Flashcards
0
Q
2 Carbons
A
eth-
Example: ethane
1
Q
1 Carbon
A
meth-
Example: methane
2
Q
3 Carbons
A
prop-
Example: propane
3
Q
4 Carbons
A
but-
Example: butane
4
Q
5 Carbons
A
pent-
Example: pentane
5
Q
6 Carbons
A
hex-
Example: hexane
6
Q
7 Carbons
A
hept-
Example: heptane
7
Q
8 Carbons
A
oct-
Example: octane
8
Q
9 Carbons
A
non-
Example: nonane
9
Q
10 Carbons
A
dec-
Example: decane
