IUPAC Naming and Formulae (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards
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Purpose of IUPAC naming
Purpose of IUPAC naming
Eliminate confusion from common names of compounds
Suffix for alkanes
Suffix for alkanes
-ane
Suffix for alkenes
Suffix for alkenes
-ene
Suffix for alcohols
Suffix for alcohols
-ol
Suffix for carboxylic acids
Suffix for carboxylic acids
-oic acid
Prefix for 1 carbon atom
Prefix for 1 carbon atom
Meth-
Prefix for 4 carbon atoms
Prefix for 4 carbon atoms
But-
Meaning of prefix 'di-'
Meaning of prefix 'di-'
2 identical groups
IUPAC prefix for chlorine substituent
IUPAC prefix for chlorine substituent
chloro
Suffix for branched groups
Suffix for branched groups
-yl