week 1 - organic nomenclature (1 & 2)

Question 1

according to IUPAC, naming an alkane consists of four general parts:

Answer 1

prefix - locant - parent - suffix

• prefix: where/what are the branches
• locant: where is the primary functional group
• parent: number of carbons
• suffix: what is the primary functional group

Question 2

in naming alkanes, what are the set of 5 rules followed?

Answer 2

1. find the parent hydrocarbon (find the longest continuous carbon chain)