Carbon Compound Nomenclature Quiz
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How is the name of a carbon compound modified when the suffix of the functional group begins with a vowel?

  • By doubling the final 'e' and adding the appropriate suffix
  • By adding 'e' before the final 'e' and adding the appropriate suffix
  • By adding 'ane' at the end of the name
  • By deleting the final 'e' and adding the appropriate suffix (correct)

    • Which of the following is true about naming compounds in a homologous series?

  • The names are always modified by a suffix indicating the nature of the functional group.
  • The names are based on the number of carbon atoms in the compound.
  • The names are always modified by a prefix indicating the nature of the functional group.
  • 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. (correct)

    • How is the number of carbon atoms in a compound indicated in its name?

  • By adding a numerical prefix before the name of the basic carbon chain
  • By adding a numerical suffix after the name of the basic carbon chain
  • By using the name of the functional group
  • By using the name of the basic carbon chain (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a prefix or suffix in the name of a compound in a homologous series?

    <p>Indicating the nature of the functional group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In naming a carbon compound, what is the appropriate method to identify the presence of a functional group?

    <p>By using a prefix or suffix as given in the table</p> Signup and view all the answers

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