An Overview of IUPAC Nomenclature (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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When was the IUPAC standardised naming system for organic compounds established?
When was the IUPAC standardised naming system for organic compounds established?
Early 1960s
In butan-2-ol, what does 'an' indicate?
In butan-2-ol, what does 'an' indicate?
The parent is an alkane
How are numbers and letters separated in IUPAC names?
How are numbers and letters separated in IUPAC names?
By dashes
When can a locant be omitted from an IUPAC name?
When can a locant be omitted from an IUPAC name?
If it is '1' and unambiguous
Which functional group is indicated by the suffix '-ol'?
Which functional group is indicated by the suffix '-ol'?
Hydroxyl (alcohol)
What prefix is used for multiple identical functional groups?
What prefix is used for multiple identical functional groups?
di-, tri-, tetra-
Which functional group has the highest priority in IUPAC naming?
Which functional group has the highest priority in IUPAC naming?
Carboxyl
How should multiple functional groups or branches be ordered in the name?
How should multiple functional groups or branches be ordered in the name?
Alphabetical order
In a molecule with two functional groups, which group gets the suffix?
In a molecule with two functional groups, which group gets the suffix?
Higher priority group
Why was butyric acid given its trivial name?
Why was butyric acid given its trivial name?
Isolated from rancid butter