Alkane Nomenclature & IUPAC Naming Rules
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What prefix is used when there are two identical side chains in a hydrocarbon?

  • Bi-
  • Di- (correct)
  • Tri-
  • Meta-

When naming branched alkanes, what determines the selection of the parent chain if there are multiple chains of the same length?

  • The chain with the lowest alphabetical order.
  • The chain that is closest to the beginning of the molecule.
  • The chain with the least amount of substituents.
  • The chain with the most side chains or branches. (correct)

In the systematic naming of alkanes, how should multiple branches be listed before the parent chain name?

  • Alphabetically. (correct)
  • By order of their position along the parent chain.
  • By increasing size of the substituent.
  • By decreasing size of the substituent.

When naming an ether, which rule applies if the R groups attached to the oxygen atom are different?

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What is the correct name for an eight-carbon alkane?

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What is the correct way to name an alcohol?

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When numbering a branched side chain, which carbon atom is always designated as '1'?

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How are secondary amines named when the R groups attached to the nitrogen atom are different?

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In naming aldehydes and carboxylic acids, why is it unnecessary to indicate the position of the functional group with a number?

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What is the correct name for a ten-carbon alkane?

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What is the proper way to name a complex alkane consisting of a ten-carbon chain with a 2-methylpropyl group attached to the fifth carbon?

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While naming ketones, which of the following statements is correct?

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What is the IUPAC name for an eight-carbon alkane with a methyl group attached to the fourth carbon?

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What is the correct IUPAC name for glycerol?

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Which of the following elements are exclusively present in hydrocarbons?

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What does the prefix 'prop-' signify in the IUPAC naming of organic compounds?

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Which suffix is used in IUPAC nomenclature to denote a linear alkane?

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What distinguishes an alkene from an alkane?

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What does the name 3-methylheptane indicate about the structure of the molecule?

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Considering the rules of IUPAC nomenclature, how would you correctly name a ten-carbon linear alkane?

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When naming alcohols, what is the correct way to modify the parent chain name?

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Which of the following statements concerning 'R' groups in the context of ethers is most accurate?

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What is the correct format for naming ethers when the R groups are different?

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How would you name $CH_3-CH_2-O-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$ according to IUPAC nomenclature?

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If an ether has two identical R groups, what naming prefix is used?

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What structural feature is essential for a functional group to be classified as an amine?

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How many R groups are attached to the nitrogen atom in a tertiary amine?

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What is the general format for naming amines?

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When naming amines, what should be considered if the R groups attached to the nitrogen are different?

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Which of the following functional groups is commonly found in sugars and carbohydrates?

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What is the correct IUPAC name for a straight-chain alkene containing five carbon atoms with a double bond between the first and second carbon atoms?

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When naming a branched hydrocarbon, which rule takes precedence if there are multiple chains of the same length to choose from as the parent chain?

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In IUPAC nomenclature, what modification is made to the suffix of an alkane when it is named as a side chain?

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How are multiple side chains of the same type indicated when naming a hydrocarbon?

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Consider the molecule 4-(1-methylethyl)octane. What is the significance of the '1' in '1-methylethyl'?

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What does the 'R' group signify in the context of functional groups in organic chemistry?

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Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH(C2H5)CH2CH3?

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What is the general formula for a cyclic alkane?

<p>$C_nH_{2n}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cycloalkanes would likely exhibit the most ring strain?

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What is the correct way of naming a complex substituent such as (1-methylethyl) when it is attached to a main carbon chain?

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Flashcards

IUPAC

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, responsible for chemical nomenclature.

Glycerol

Common name for 1,2,3-propanetriol, used in foods and cosmetics.

Hydrocarbon tail

A chain of hydrogen and carbon atoms in organic molecules.

Alkane

A saturated hydrocarbon with single bonds only.

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Prefix for number of carbons

Naming starts with a prefix indicating carbon count.

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Suffix for type of bond

The end of the hydrocarbon name indicates bond type: 'ane', 'ene', 'yne'.

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3-methyl heptane

A branched alkane with a seven-carbon chain and one branch at the third carbon.

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Octane

A linear hydrocarbon with 8 carbon atoms (C8H18).

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4-methyl octane

An octane molecule with a methyl (-CH3) group attached to carbon 4.

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Pentane

A linear hydrocarbon with 5 carbon atoms (C5H12).

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2-methyl pentane

A pentane molecule with a methyl group on carbon 2.

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2,3-dimethylpentane

A pentane molecule with two methyl groups on carbons 2 and 3.

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3-methyl, 4-propyl octane

An octane with a methyl group on carbon 3 and a propyl group on carbon 4.

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Decane

A linear hydrocarbon with 10 carbon atoms (C10H22).

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5-(2-methylpropyl) decane

A decane with a branched side chain at carbon 5, labeled as 2-methylpropyl.

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Naming rule for side chains

Use prefixes 'di-' for two and 'tri-' for three identical side chains.

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Alcohol nomenclature

Replace hydrocarbon ‘-e’ with ‘-ol’ for compounds with OH group.

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Ether naming

Name both R groups + ‘ether’; use ‘di’ for identical groups.

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Amine classification

1 R = primary, 2 R’s = secondary, 3 R’s = tertiary amine.

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Aldehyde naming

Always on the end; replace ‘-e’ with ‘-al’. No numbering needed.

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Ketone nomenclature

Number C with ketone =O group; replace ‘-e’ with ‘-one’.

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Linear Alkanes

A straight-chain hydrocarbon with only single bonds between carbon atoms.

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Branched Alkanes

Hydrocarbons that have a main chain and one or more branches attached to it.

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Naming Alcohols

The parent chain name ends with 'e' replaced by 'ol' for alcohols.

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2-Propanol

An alcohol with three carbon atoms, also known as isopropyl alcohol.

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Functional Groups

Specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.

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Naming Ethers

Use the names of each R group, replace 'ane' with 'yl', and add 'ether' as the suffix.

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Primary Amine

An amine with one R group attached to the nitrogen atom.

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Secondary Amine

An amine with two R groups attached to the nitrogen atom.

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Tertiary Amine

An amine with three R groups attached to the nitrogen atom.

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Naming Amines

Combine R group names (replace 'ane' with 'yl') and add 'amine' as the suffix.

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1-pentene

An alkene with five carbon atoms and a double bond at the first carbon.

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Longest carbon chain

The main chain of carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon.

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Alkane to alkyl

Change the 'ane' of side chains to 'yl' when naming.

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Numbering principle

Number carbon chains to give the lowest locants to side chains.

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Side chains

Branches off the main carbon chain in hydrocarbons.

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Listing multiple side chains

Arrange side chains alphabetically before the parent chain.

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Naming conventions

Use 'di-' or 'tri-' for multiple identical side chains.

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R group

A hydrocarbon structure connected to a functional group.

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Cycloalkanes

Cycloalkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with carbon atoms arranged in a ring.

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Study Notes

Chemical Foundations of Biochemistry - Module 2

  • This module covers nomenclature, chemical bonds, electronegativity, polarity, acids/bases, and isomers, specifically related to biochemistry.
  • Hydrocarbons are chemical compounds containing hydrogen and carbon. Biomolecules are carbon-containing compounds. Organic compounds are chemical compounds containing carbon.
  • Hydrocarbons are classified as alkanes (single carbon-carbon bonds), alkenes (at least one carbon-carbon double bond), and alkynes (at least one carbon-carbon triple bond).
  • IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) nomenclature is a system for naming organic compounds.
  • For linear hydrocarbons, a prefix denotes the number of carbons followed by the suffix "ane" (alkanes), "ene" (alkenes) or "yne" (alkynes).
  • Branched alkanes are named by identifying the longest carbon chain (parent chain), naming side chains ("yl" suffix), and numbering the parent chain for lowest possible numbers for side chains.
  • Multiple side chains are listed before the parent chain alphabetically. Prefixes such as "di-" or "tri-" are used for multiple side chains of the same type (separated by commas).

Nomenclature: IUPAC vs. Common Names

  • IUPAC nomenclature is a standardized method of naming chemical compounds, including hydrocarbons.
  • Common names are less structured but sometimes used for familiar compounds.

Three Methods of Drawing Hydrocarbons

  • Structural: All atoms and bonds are explicitly drawn.
  • Condensed: Combines hydrogens with adjacent carbons.
  • Skeletal: Carbon atoms are intersections and ends of lines; single lines represent single C–C bonds; implied hydrogen atoms complete the 4 bonds at each carbon.

Hydrocarbon Arrangement

  • Hydrocarbons can have linear or branched structures.
  • Branching increases structural diversity. The more carbons, the more possible branches.

Naming Linear Hydrocarbons

  • Linear hydrocarbon names have a prefix based on the number of carbons.
  • The suffix "ane" is used for alkanes, “ene” for alkenes, and “yne” for alkynes.

Naming Branched Alkanes

  • The longest continuous carbon chain is the parent chain.
  • Number the parent chain carbons so side chains (branches) attach to the lowest possible numbers.
  • Name the side chains using the linear naming rules but change the suffix to "yl".
  • List side chains (alphabetically) before the parent chain, and number each with their respective carbon on the parent chain.

Naming Hydrocarbons Summary

  • Follow rules for naming hydrocarbons with functional groups.

  • For multiple chains of same length, pick the one with most branches, listed before parent chain and in alphabetical order.

  • Side chains have "ane" suffixes changed to "yl".

  • If side chains have their own branches, consider the branch as a whole hydrocarbon and substitute "yl" for "ane"

Cyclic Hydrocarbons

  • Cyclic hydrocarbons form ring structures.
  • "Cyclo" prefix is added to the names of cyclic hydrocarbons.

Functional Groups

  • Functional groups are chemical structures containing O, N, S, P, and H atoms that modify hydrocarbon properties.
  • Functional groups have a priority over side chains.
  • Functional group naming changes the parent chain suffix
  • "alcohol" = -OH, "ether" = -O-, "amine" = -NH₂. "aldehyde" = -CHO, "carboxylic acid" = -COOH, "ketone" = -CO-, "ester" = -COO-, "thiol" = -SH, "phosphate"= -OPO₃²⁻.

Aldehydes

  • The aldehyde functional group is always at the end of the molecule.
  • Naming aldehydes use the parent chain name with an ‘al’ suffix.

Carboxylic Acids

  • The carboxylic acid (-COOH) functional group is always at the end of the molecule.
  • Naming carboxylic acids use the parent chain name with an ‘oic acid’ suffix.

Ketones

  • The ketone (-CO-) functional group gets the lowest possible number.
  • Naming ketones uses the parent chain name with the suffix "one".

Esters

  • Esters are formed from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol through a condensation reaction.
  • Naming Esters uses the alcohol first, (replacing "ol" with "yl") followed by the carboxylic acid ( replacing "oic acid" with "oate").

Thiols

  • Thiols contain sulfur (-SH).
  • Thiol naming uses the parent chain name plus the suffix “thiol”

Phosphates

  • Phosphates are found in nucleotides and nucleic acids, affecting amino acids in proteins.
  • Phosphate naming uses a “phosphate” suffix

Chemical Bond Types

  • Covalent bonds (electron sharing).
  • Ionic bonds (electron transfer).
  • Hydrogen bonds (stronger intermolecular forces).
  • Van der Waals forces.
  • Hydrophobic forces (avoiding water).

Electronegativity

  • Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.
  • Differences in electronegativity determine bond polarity.
  • High differences create ionic bonds, low differences create covalent bonds.
  • Polarity in molecules comes from the sum of all bonds in that molecule.

Water and pH

  • Water ionizes to form hydronium and hydroxide ions.
  • pH is a measure of hydronium ion concentration.
  • Pure water has a pH of 7.

Acids and Bases

  • Acids donate protons, increasing hydronium ion concentration and decreasing pH.
  • Bases accept protons, decreasing hydronium ion concentration and increasing pH.

Isomers

  • Isomers are molecules with the same chemical formula but different arrangements of atoms.
  • Structural isomers have different bonding arrangements.
  • Spatial isomers (stereoisomers) have the same atoms but differ in how atoms are arranged in 3D space.
  • Enantiomers are mirror images of each other.
  • Diastereomers are non-mirror images.
  • Two examples of isomers are cis/trans isomers and epimers.

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Test your knowledge of organic nomenclature, covering prefixes, parent chain selection, substituent listing, and naming conventions for alkanes, ethers, alcohols, amines, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids according to IUPAC rules. Includes complex alkane naming.

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