8.5.3 - Nomenclature of Organic Compounds having Functional Group(s)
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What is a functional group?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the reactive part of the molecule.
Identify the main functional group in CH3COOH.
💡 Hint: Remember, it's the group responsible for acidic properties.
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What is the primary functional group in CH3COOH?
💡 Hint: Look for the -COOH structure.
True or False: In IUPAC naming, the longest carbon chain must always contain the highest priority functional group.
💡 Hint: Remember to check the chain for functional groups.
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A compound contains both a ketone and an alcohol group. If its molecular formula is C5H10O2, what might its IUPAC name be?
💡 Hint: Identify the longest chain and locate the functional groups carefully.
For a compound with the structure C6H12 containing both a double bond and a –OH group, derive its IUPAC name.
💡 Hint: Be methodical with your functional priorities.
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