10.2 - Nomenclature
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Practice Questions
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What is the name of CH₃Cl?
💡 Hint: Think about the prefix for chlorine.
What is the prefix for fluorine?
💡 Hint: Recap the halogen prefixes we discussed.
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What is the correct name for CH₃Br?
💡 Hint: Look at the halogen attached to the compound.
Is C₆H₅Cl called Chloroethane?
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of the compound.
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Name the compound C₁₀H₁₃Cl with two chlorine atoms located at the first and third carbons.
💡 Hint: List the two prefixes in alphabetical order with their respective locants.
Draw the structure for 2-bromobutane and explain the significance of numbering in your structure.
💡 Hint: Focus on ensuring that bromine is on the second carbon as you draw!
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