Organic Nomenclature (2.4.3)

Question 1

• For organic molecules, a prefix is used to identify the number of carbon atoms present.

Answer 1

• For organic molecules, a prefix is used to identify the number of carbon atoms present.

Question 2

• Alkanes end in “-ane”, alkenes end in “-ene”, and alkynes end in “-yne”.

Answer 2

• Alkanes end in “-ane”, alkenes end in “-ene”, and alkynes end in “-yne”.

Question 3

• Alcohols (organic molecules with OH groups) end in “-ol”.

Answer 3

• Alcohols (organic molecules with OH groups) end in “-ol”.