14 Questions
Which suffix is added to the name of a compound when it contains an alcohol functional group?
-ol
What is the prefix for a five-carbon atom chain?
pent-
Which functional group has the highest precedence in naming a compound?
Carboxylic acid
What suffix is added to the name of a compound when it contains an aldehyde functional group?
-al
Which organization is responsible for naming organic compounds?
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists (IUPAC)
What is the new name for 'cinnamaldehyde' according to IUPAC?
trans-3-phenylprop-2-enal
Why does IUPAC change the names of organic compounds?
To ensure consistency and accuracy in chemical nomenclature
Which of the following is true about naming organic compounds?
The number of carbons in a chain is indicated by prefixes
What is the purpose of numbering carbon chains in organic compounds?
To indicate the number of carbons in the chain
What is the significance of labeling double bonds as cis or trans?
It describes the spatial arrangement of the molecule
Which functional group is present in angelic acid?
Carboxylic acid
What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the structure shown in the text?
2-methylbut-2-enoic acid
What does the prefix 'cis' indicate in organic compound nomenclature?
The carbon chain continues on the same side of the double bond
What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound trans 3-phenylprop-2-enal?
3-phenylprop-2-enal
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