Nomenclature of Alkanes

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What is the first step in naming alkanes?

  • Count the number of branches
  • Choose the longest carbon chain (correct)
  • Determine the functional groups present
  • Name the substituents alphabetically

How should the carbon chain be numbered?

  • From the end farthest from the branches
  • From the nearest end to the nearest branch (correct)
  • From any end of the chain
  • Sequentially without regard to branches

What indicates the presence of identical branching in an alkane?

  • Simple, complex, aggregate
  • Mono, di, tri, tetra (correct)
  • Primary, secondary, tertiary
  • Single, double, triple bonds

Which of the following is not considered when naming halogens in alkanes?

<p>The reactivity of the halogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to separate numbers in the alkane name?

<p>Hyphen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH2-CH3?

<p>3-methylheptane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Nomenclature of Alkanes

  • How to learn the nomenclature of compounds!

Steps to Name Alkanes

  • Choose the longest carbon chain
  • Number the carbon chain starting from the end closest to the branch
  • Separate numbers with a hyphen (-) and a comma
  • Separate the root and the prefix with a hyphen (-) and a comma
  • For identical branches, use (di-, tri-, tetra-, penta-) prefixes
  • Branches are pronounced as (yl-, kil-)
  • Halogens (I, F) are denoted with a prefix (bromo-, chloro-, fluoro-, iodo-)
  • Halogens are listed in alphabetical order
  • Halogens are listed after the branches

How to Approach a Question?

  • The question gives a structure and we name it
  • Or, the question gives a name and we draw the structure

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