Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons

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Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as IUPAC Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons, Numbering of the Longest Carbon Chain, Suffix of a IUPAC Name, Nomenclature of Chain Having Double Bond and Triple Bond and, General Steps for Nomenclature

Important Questions on Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons

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What is a secondary suffix of IUPAC name for organic compounds?

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What is a primary suffix of IUPAC name for organic compounds?

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The correct parent chain for the following compound is: 

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The parent chain for isopropyl alcohol contains 4 carbon atoms.

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The parent carbon chain for the following compound is _____. 

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Suffix types in IUPAC nomenclature are:

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Which is the main functional group in Acrolein?

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Aldehydic group( -CHO )and Carboxylic group (-COOH) always occur at the _____ position of a carbon chain.

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Write the formula for 3-Methyl-1-butene.

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Write the IUPAC name of Neopentane.

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Write the IUPAC name of iso-octane.

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Prefix that is used for 4 number of atoms in an element is _____.

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Suffix 'ide' is added to the more electronegative element in a compound, in IUPAC nomenclature of compounds.

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The chemical formula of water is _____.

(A) H2O2                  (B) H2O           (C) HNO3

Enter your correct answer as A, B or C.

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H3C-C=|      Cl  CH-CH-|           CH3  CH3

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Select the compound containing more than one methyl group as a substituent -

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Which of the following contains isopropyl group ?

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What is the IUPAC name of the following compounds?

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