Unit 2: IUPAC Flashcards
1
Q
Alkane General Formula
A
Cn H(2n+2)
2
Q
Alkyne General Formula
A
Cn H(2n-2)
3
Q
Alkene General Formula
A
Cn H(2n)
4
Q
Alkane, Alkene, Alkyne suffix
A
ane, ene, yne
5
Q
1-4 Carbons Prefix
A
Methyl, Ethyl, Prop, But
6
Q
4-12
A
Pent, Hep, Hept, Oct, Non, Dec, Undec, Dodec
7
Q
Halogens
A
Halo-
8
Q
Alcohol
A
-ol
9
Q
Ketone
A
-one
10
Q
Aldehydes
A
-al
11
Q
Carboxylic Acid
A
-oic acid
12
Q
Ester
A
-oate
13
Q
Isomers
A
Compounds that have the same molecular formula but are structurally different
14
Q
General Uses
A
Fragrances (air fresheners, perfume, etc.)
Esters - paint and varnish
Alcohol - ethanol present in experiments
Aldehydes - used to preserve flowers and in vanilla flavoring
