Practice Priorities of Functional Groups (for Suffix Assignment and Numbering) - 9.1.3 | Chapter 9: Organic Chemistry I (Fundamentals & Functional Groups) | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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Question 1

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What is the correct suffix for carboxylic acids?

💡 Hint: Think of the functional group attached to the carbon.

Question 2

Easy

List one example of a functional group that acts as a prefix.

💡 Hint: Recall the nomenclature rules.

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Question 1

Which functional group has the highest priority in IUPAC nomenclature?

  • A) Alcohols
  • B) Carboxylic acids
  • C) Ketones

💡 Hint: Remember the mnemonic for priority order.

Question 2

True or False: The suffix of a compound indicates its functional group.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what the suffix represents in nomenclature.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a compound that contains a carboxylic acid, an alcohol, and a ketone, write its systematic name and justify your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Identify the principal functional group first.

Question 2

Propose a molecular structure for the name 4-bromo-2-pentenoic acid and explain the functional groups present.

💡 Hint: Sketch out the molecule to visualize the functional groups.

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