Nomenclature of Organic Compounds (OCR A-Level Chemistry A): Quizzes
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What does IUPAC stand for in organic chemistry nomenclature?
What does IUPAC stand for in organic chemistry nomenclature?
International Union of Pure & Applied Chem
Which type of hydrocarbon contains benzene rings?
Which type of hydrocarbon contains benzene rings?
Aromatic hydrocarbons
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What stem name indicates five carbon atoms?
What stem name indicates five carbon atoms?
pent-
In IUPAC naming, what does the suffix indicate?
In IUPAC naming, what does the suffix indicate?
The main functional group
When numbering alkane chains, which rule applies?
When numbering alkane chains, which rule applies?
Number to give substituents lowest numbers
How do alkyl groups differ from their parent alkanes?
How do alkyl groups differ from their parent alkanes?
They have one fewer hydrogen atom
What prefix is used for cyclic alkanes?
What prefix is used for cyclic alkanes?
cyclo-
What suffix do alcohols use in IUPAC naming?
What suffix do alcohols use in IUPAC naming?
-ol
Which functional group has highest priority in naming?
Which functional group has highest priority in naming?
Carboxylic acids