Nomenclature (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

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IUPAC full form

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Stem for 1 carbon

Meth-

Stem for 2 carbons

Eth-

Stem for 4 carbons

But-

Stem for 6 carbons

Hex-

Prefix for ring structure

cyclo-

OH-OH functional group type

Alcohols (hydroxyl group)

Numbering rule for carbon chain

Give branches/groups lowest possible numbers

Prefix 'tri-' means

Three

Are di-, tri-, tetra- in alphabetical order?

No, they are not considered

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