9.1.3 - Priorities of Functional Groups (for Suffix Assignment and Numbering)
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What is the correct suffix for carboxylic acids?
💡 Hint: Think of the functional group attached to the carbon.
List one example of a functional group that acts as a prefix.
💡 Hint: Recall the nomenclature rules.
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Which functional group has the highest priority in IUPAC nomenclature?
💡 Hint: Remember the mnemonic for priority order.
True or False: The suffix of a compound indicates its functional group.
💡 Hint: Think about what the suffix represents in nomenclature.
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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.
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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