Organic Chem: Nomenclature Flashcards
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Consists of only hydrogen and carbon single bonds.
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Alkanes
2
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One carbon based chain.
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Methane
3
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Two carbon based chain.
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Ethane
4
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Three carbon based chain.
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Propane
5
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Four carbon based chain.
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Butane
6
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Five carbon based chain.
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Pentane
7
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Six carbon based chain.
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Hexane
8
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Seven based carbon chain.
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Heptane
9
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Eight based carbon chain.
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Octane
10
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Nine based carbon chain.
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Nonane
11
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Ten based carbon chain.
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Dodecane
12
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The Five Step Process for Naming Alkanes.
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- Find the longest chain.
- Number the chain, with substituents receiving the lowest number.
- Name the substituents.
- Assign a carbon number to each substituent.
- Complete the name, with alphabetization.
13
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AlkENES
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(AKA Olefins) Possess carbon-carbon double bonds.
14
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AlkYNES
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Possess carbon-carbon triple bonds.
15
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Diols
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Molecules with two hydroxyl groups.
16
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Vicinal
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A diol with hydroxyl groups on adjacent carbons.
17
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Geminal
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A diol with hydroxyl groups on the same carbon. (AKA carbonyl hydrates.) Usually form water, leaving behind carbonyl compounds.
