8.5.1 - The IUPAC System of Nomenclature
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What is the name of the compound with the formula C4H10?
💡 Hint: Count the number of carbons.
Classify the following compound: C=C.
💡 Hint: Look at the type of bond.
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What suffix is used for saturated hydrocarbons?
💡 Hint: Think about the bond types in saturated compounds.
True or False: The presence of a double bond means a compound is saturated.
💡 Hint: Consider what saturation means in organic terms.
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Name the compound represented by the following structure and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Focus on the longest carbon chain and all substituents present.
Create a branched alkane with a specific structure, write its IUPAC name, and explain why it's named that way.
💡 Hint: Remember to order the branches correctly and use prefixes for multiple substituents.
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