9.1.2 - General Steps for Systematic Naming (IUPAC)
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Identify the longest carbon chain in 3-methylpentane.
💡 Hint: Count the carbon atoms in the longest continuous chain.
How would you name a compound with three carbons and a -OH group?
💡 Hint: Think of the root name for three carbons and the suffix for alcohol.
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What is the first step in IUPAC naming?
💡 Hint: Think about which aspect gives the backbone of the compound.
True or False: When numbering the carbon chain, you should always start from the end closest to the functional group.
💡 Hint: Recall the principles of prioritizing functional groups.
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Given a compound with an -OH group at the second carbon, a -CH3 at the first carbon, and a total of 4 carbons, derive its IUPAC name.
💡 Hint: Think about where to place the locants and how to construct the final name.
How would you name a compound with a triple bond between carbons 1 and 2 and a -Br as a substituent at carbon 3 within a six-carbon chain?
💡 Hint: Pay attention to both the position of the triple bond and the substituent to find the answer.
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