5 Questions
How is the name of a carbon compound modified when the suffix of the functional group begins with a vowel?
By deleting the final 'e' and adding the appropriate suffix
Which of the following is true about naming compounds in a homologous series?
The names are based on the name of the basic carbon chain modified by a prefix or suffix indicating the nature of the functional group.
How is the number of carbon atoms in a compound indicated in its name?
By using the name of the basic carbon chain
What is the purpose of a prefix or suffix in the name of a compound in a homologous series?
Indicating the nature of the functional group
In naming a carbon compound, what is the appropriate method to identify the presence of a functional group?
By using a prefix or suffix as given in the table
Test your knowledge of carbon compound nomenclature with this quiz. Learn how to name compounds in a homologous series using prefixes and suffixes to indicate functional groups. Practice naming alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, and butanol. Master the art of naming carbon compounds with this quiz.
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