13.3 - Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons
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What is the suffix for saturated hydrocarbons?
💡 Hint: Think about single bonds.
How would you form the name for a three-carbon alkane?
💡 Hint: Consider the root word for three.
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What is the suffix for hydrocarbons with single bonds?
💡 Hint: Think about the simplest hydrocarbons.
True or False: Ethyne is a saturated hydrocarbon.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of saturated hydrocarbons.
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Provide names for the following formulas: C₄H₁₀, C₆H₁₀, and C₂H₂. Identify whether they are saturated or unsaturated.
💡 Hint: Use root words and suffixes to determine the names and check for double or triple bonds.
If a hydrocarbon has 5 carbon atoms and two double bonds, what suffix would you expect in its name and why?
💡 Hint: Consider how the number of double bonds influences the suffix.
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