Alkane Naming Conventions Quiz

The number of substituent groups attached

The longest continuous chain of carbon atoms (correct)

The position of the substituent groups

The number of carbon-carbon double bonds present

In order of the size of the substituent groups

Based on the position of the substituent groups

Alphabetically, disregarding multiplying prefixes (correct)

In reverse alphabetical order

Use the number of the carbon atom twice (correct)

Use the number of the carbon atom only once

Omit the numbering for one of the substituents

Use a different numbering system

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