Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
Nomenclature of Organic Compounds: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Nomenclature of Organic Compounds, Priority Order of Functional Groups, Nomenclature of Esters, Nomenclature of Ethers, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry and, Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids
Important Questions on Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
Define the terms prefix and suffix and explain their use in the nomenclature of organic compounds.
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Define a functional group and give the structural formula of the following functional groups: alcohols, aldehydes.
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What information can be confirmed from the name of the compound methyl butane.
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The position of the substituent in
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The suffix of is yne.
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The suffix of an organic compound gives information about its saturation.
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The root name of an organic compound gives information about its saturation.
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The root name of is prop.
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Identify the functional group in the molecule illustrated:
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What are the guidelines by for nomenclature?
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Why do chemical compounds under trivial system have shorter names?
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What is trivial nomenclature system?
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Name the following compound:
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The IUPAC name of iso-butane is:
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The IUPAC name of the following compound is -
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The IUPAC name of the following compound is:
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