9.5 - Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
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What is the parent alkane for CH₄?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of carbons.
Identify the functional group in Ethanol (C₂H₅OH).
💡 Hint: Look for the –OH in the formula.
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What does IUPAC stand for?
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True or False: The longest chain always indicates the molecule's strongest carbon presence.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of the longest chain.
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Describe how you would name a compound with a 6-carbon chain, two -OH groups, and an -CHO group.
💡 Hint: Think about the functional groups and their priorities in numbering.
Predict the structure and name of a compound with two double bonds and four carbons.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to the number of carbons and the positions of the double bonds.
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