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What is the main purpose of the IUPAC System of Nomenclature?
What is the main purpose of the IUPAC System of Nomenclature?
- To determine the origin of compounds in nature
- To classify compounds based on their carbon content
- To name compounds using common names only
- To identify the parent hydrogen and functional group(s) in compounds (correct)
What type of hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen, with single bonds between carbon atoms?
What type of hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen, with single bonds between carbon atoms?
- Aromatic hydrocarbon
- Unsaturated hydrocarbon
- Alkene hydrocarbon
- Saturated hydrocarbon (correct)
What is the common name for C60, a form of carbon also known as a cluster?
What is the common name for C60, a form of carbon also known as a cluster?
- Buckminsterfullerene (correct)
- Paraffin
- Citric acid
- Formic acid
What does the prefix 'tri-' in 'trisal' indicate?
What does the prefix 'tri-' in 'trisal' indicate?
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IUPAC System's purpose
IUPAC System's purpose
System for uniquely identifying compounds by naming their parent hydrocarbon and functional groups.
Saturated hydrocarbon
Saturated hydrocarbon
Hydrocarbon with only single bonds between carbons, containing only carbon and hydrogen.
Buckminsterfullerene
Buckminsterfullerene
Carbon molecule with a unique cage-like structure, often represented by C60.
Meaning of 'tri-' in 'trisal'
Meaning of 'tri-' in 'trisal'
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