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Functional Groups in Organic Chemistry

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Why does triethyl precede dimethyl in IUPAC naming?

because the 'e' of ethyl comes before the 'm' of methyl in the alphabet

What is the general formula for naming cycloalkanes?

adding the prefix cyclo- to the name of the acyclic alkane with the same number of carbons

How are numbers separated in IUPAC names?

by commas

How do you number substituents on a cycloalkane ring?

begin numbering at one substituent alphabetically, and then give the second substituent the lower number Signup and view all the answers

What is the IUPAC name for a cycloalkane with 5 carbons in the ring?

cyclopentane Signup and view all the answers

How are multiple substituents on a cycloalkane named?

numbering begins at one substituent alphabetically, and then the second substituent gets the lower number Signup and view all the answers

What is the IUPAC name for a cycloalkane with 6 carbons in the ring and one methyl substituent?

methylcyclohexane Signup and view all the answers

How do you determine the parent cycloalkane in IUPAC naming?

count the number of carbon atoms in the ring and use the parent's name for that number of carbons Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the prefix cyclo- in IUPAC naming?

to indicate that the compound is a cycloalkane Signup and view all the answers

How are substituents on a cycloalkane named in IUPAC nomenclature?

by adding the prefix cyclo- to the name of the acyclic alkane having the same number of carbons Signup and view all the answers