Practice IUPAC Nomenclature of Alkanes - 8.5.2 | 8. Organic chemistry – some Basic Principles and Techniques | CBSE 11 Chemistry Part 2
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8.5.2 - IUPAC Nomenclature of Alkanes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is IUPAC nomenclature?

💡 Hint: Think about how we label the relationships between structure and name.

Question 2

Easy

Name the alkane with five carbon atoms.

💡 Hint: Remember the order of prefixes for alkanes.

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Question 1

What is the suffix used for alkanes?

  • -ene
  • -yne
  • -ane
  • -ol

💡 Hint: Think about the basic structure of saturated hydrocarbons.

Question 2

True or False: Branched alkanes are named using the same rules as straight-chain alkanes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider naming conventions involving substituents.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the structure of a branched alkane, identify the longest chain and assign the correct IUPAC name.

💡 Hint: Draw it out if needed for clarity.

Question 2

Calculate the number of isomers possible for C5H12 and name them using IUPAC.

💡 Hint: Consider howmany different ways you can arrange a five-carbon chain.

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