Nomenclature (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Quizzes
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What stem is used for a compound with a 5-carbon chain?
What stem is used for a compound with a 5-carbon chain?
Pent-
What prefix is added to the stem when a carbon chain forms a ring?
What prefix is added to the stem when a carbon chain forms a ring?
cyclo-
Which functional group is represented by ?
Which functional group is represented by ?
Hydroxyl (alcohols)
What does represent in organic nomenclature?
What does represent in organic nomenclature?
Carboxyl group (carboxylic acids)
How should the carbon chain be numbered?
How should the carbon chain be numbered?
Lowest numbers for branches/groups
What prefix indicates three identical functional groups?
What prefix indicates three identical functional groups?
tri-
In 3-ethyl-2-methylpentane, why does ethyl come before methyl?
In 3-ethyl-2-methylpentane, why does ethyl come before methyl?
Alphabetical ordering
Are di-, tri-, and tetra- considered in alphabetical ordering?
Are di-, tri-, and tetra- considered in alphabetical ordering?
No, they are not considered
Which functional group has the highest priority?
Which functional group has the highest priority?
Carboxylic acids ()
In pentan-2-ol, where is the hydroxyl group located?
In pentan-2-ol, where is the hydroxyl group located?
Second carbon