Systematic Naming Orgo

Question 1

Systematic Naming Rules

Answer 1

1. ID longest carbon chain which is the parent chain
2. ID substituents attached to parent chain
3. Ensure highest priority has lowest number possible

Question 2

1 Carbon Chain

Answer 2

Meth-

Question 3

2 Carbon Chain

Answer 3

Eth-

Question 4

3 Carbon Chain

Answer 4

Prop-

Question 5

4 Carbon Chain

Answer 5

But-

Question 6

5 Carbon Chain

Answer 6

Pent

Question 7

6 Carbon Chain

Answer 7

Hex-

Question 8

7 Carbon Chain

Answer 8

Hept-

Question 9

8 Carbon Chain

Answer 9

Oct-

Question 10

9 Carbon Chain

Answer 10

Non-

Question 11

10 Carbon Chain

Answer 11

Dec-

Question 12

11 Carbon Chain

Answer 12

Undec-

Question 13

12 Carbon Chain

Answer 13

Dodec-

Question 14

Alkane (single bond)

Answer 14

ends in -ane

ex. Butane

Question 15

Alkenes (double bond)

Answer 15

Ends in -ene

ex. Hexene

Question 16

Alkynes (triple bond)

Answer 16

Ends in -yne

ex. Pentyne

Question 17

Multiple Substituents of Same type

Answer 17

2- di
3- tri
4- tetra
5- penta
6- hexa
7- hepta

Question 18

Substituent Suffix

Answer 18

Alkane -> -yl

Alkene -> -enyl

Alkyne -> -ynyl

Question 19

Cyclic Ring Prefix

Answer 19

Prefix Cyclo-