Organic Chem: Nomenclature

Question 1

Consists of only hydrogen and carbon single bonds.

Answer 1

Alkanes

Question 2

One carbon based chain.

Answer 2

Methane

Question 3

Two carbon based chain.

Answer 3

Ethane

Question 4

Three carbon based chain.

Answer 4

Propane

Question 5

Four carbon based chain.

Answer 5

Butane

Question 6

Five carbon based chain.

Answer 6

Pentane

Question 7

Six carbon based chain.

Answer 7

Hexane

Question 8

Seven based carbon chain.

Answer 8

Heptane

Question 9

Eight based carbon chain.

Answer 9

Octane

Question 10

Nine based carbon chain.

Answer 10

Nonane

Question 11

Ten based carbon chain.

Answer 11

Dodecane

Question 12

The Five Step Process for Naming Alkanes.

Answer 12

1. Find the longest chain.
2. Number the chain, with substituents receiving the lowest number.
3. Name the substituents.
4. Assign a carbon number to each substituent.
5. Complete the name, with alphabetization.

Question 13

AlkENES

Answer 13

(AKA Olefins) Possess carbon-carbon double bonds.

Question 14

AlkYNES

Answer 14

Possess carbon-carbon triple bonds.

Question 15

Diols

Answer 15

Molecules with two hydroxyl groups.

Question 16

Vicinal

Answer 16

A diol with hydroxyl groups on adjacent carbons.

Question 17

Geminal

Answer 17

A diol with hydroxyl groups on the same carbon. (AKA carbonyl hydrates.) Usually form water, leaving behind carbonyl compounds.