ORGANIC CHEM - NAMING ORGANIC MOLECULES Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of formula?
A
- molecular
- empirical
- structural
- displayed
- skeletal
2
Q
What is the prefix given to an organic molecule in which CH3 is attached to a carbon?
A
methyl
3
Q
What is the prefix given to an organic molecule in which CH2CH3 is attached to a carbon?
A
ethyl
4
Q
What is the prefix given to an organic molecule in which CH2CH2CH3 is attached to a carbon?
A
propyl
5
Q
What is the prefix given to an organic molecule in which Cl is attached to a carbon?
A
chloro
6
Q
What is the prefix given to an organic molecule in which F is attached to a carbon?
A
fluoro
7
Q
What is the prefix given to an organic molecule in which Br is attached to a carbon?
A
bromo
8
Q
What is the prefix given to an organic molecule in which I is attached to a carbon?
A
iodo
9
Q
What are the rules for naming molecules?
A
- commas between 2 no.s, dashes between no.s and letters (eg: 1,2-dichloropropane)
- if there are multiple prefixes, they have to be in alphabetical order and with the carbon no. that the molecule is attached to (eg: 2-bromo-1-chloropropane)
- the longest carbon chain is always the base
