Nomenclature in organic chemistry
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What is the term used to describe the number that indicates the position of the substituent or side chain?

  • Substituent number
  • Side chain indicator
  • Locant (correct)
  • Alkyl identifier

    • Which set of locants is correct for the given compound: CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃?

  • 1, 2, 6
  • 1, 3, 5
  • 2, 7, 8 (correct)
  • 3, 4, 9

    • What is the rule that dictates the numbering of the parent chain in an alkane?

  • Longest chain rule
  • Alkyl chain rule
  • Substituent priority rule
  • Lowest sum rule (correct)

    • Why is the set of locants 2, 7, 8 preferred over 3, 4, 9?

    <p>Because 2 is lower than 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to number the parent chain in an alkane?

    <p>Number the chain to give the lowest sum of locants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in naming an organic compound according to the IUPAC system?

    <p>Selecting the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of numbering the carbon atoms in the parent chain?

    <p>To determine the correct locants for substituents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rule used to determine the preferred parent chain in a complex organic compound?

    <p>The lowest sum of locants rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prefix used for alkanes with a methyl group attached to the next-to-end carbon atom?

    <p>iso</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to compare two sets of locants?

    <p>By comparing the first difference between the locants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rule used to determine the parent chain when no functional group is present?

    <p>Longest chain rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the IUPAC rule used to determine the numbering of the parent chain when two or more substituents are present?

    <p>The lowest sum of locants rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the continuous chain of carbon atoms in a parent chain?

    <p>Parent chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of selecting the parent chain with the maximum number of side chains or alkyl groups?

    <p>Maximum substituent rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the carbon chains attached to the parent chain?

    <p>Side chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of numbering in a complex organic compound?

    <p>In increasing magnitude, comparing sets of locants term by term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the numbering of the parent chain that gives the lowest sum of locants?

    <p>Lowest sum of locants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds would be named using the IUPAC system's rules for alkyl groups?

    <p>CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional group responsible for the suffix -COOH in the compound CH₃COOH?

    <p>Carboxyl group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substituents would be named as a prefix in the IUPAC system?

    <p>Methyl group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary suffix for the compound C₆H₅CONH₂?

    <p>-amide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds would be named using the IUPAC system's rules for aromatic compounds?

    <p>C₆H₅OH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Geneva system of nomenclature?

    <p>To provide a systematic way of naming organic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?

    <p>It is the parent chain to which other carbon chains are attached as substituents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the IUPAC system, what is the purpose of numbering the carbon atoms in the parent chain?

    <p>To determine the position of the substituents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the carbon chains attached to the parent chain in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?

    <p>Substituents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a correct statement about the IUPAC system of nomenclature?

    <p>The parent chain is the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the criterion used to determine the correct set of locants in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?

    <p>The set of locants with the lowest number at the first point of difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the term 'locant' in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?

    <p>It is used to describe the position of the substituent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary suffix for an alkane with a complex substituent?

    <p>ane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a substituted alkyl group?

    <p>Dimethylpropyl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of citing substituents in a complex organic compound?

    <p>Alphabetical order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred parent chain in a complex organic compound?

    <p>The longest continuous chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to number the parent chain in an alkane?

    <p>Starting from the end with the lowest locant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the nomenclature rules in organic chemistry?

    <p>To provide a unique name for each compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

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