8.1.1 - Nomenclature - Aldehydes and Ketones
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What does the suffix '-al' indicate in a compound name?
💡 Hint: Think about which functional group is present.
Name the following compound: CH3CHO.
💡 Hint: Focus on identifying the carbonyl group in the structure.
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What is the suffix used for ketones?
💡 Hint: Think about how we named aldehydes versus ketones.
True or False: Aldehydes can also be called as carboxylic acids.
💡 Hint: Remember the functional groups and their structures.
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Describe the naming process for a complex structure containing both a ketone and an alcohol functional group.
💡 Hint: Consider the priorities for functional groups in IUPAC nomenclature.
Given the molecular formula C4H8O, propose a comprehensive naming strategy considering possible structural isomers.
💡 Hint: Draw out the structural formulas to visualize the different compounds.
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