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What is the term used to describe the number that indicates the position of the substituent or side chain?
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?
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?
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?
Why is the set of locants 2, 7, 8 preferred over 3, 4, 9?
What is the correct way to number the parent chain in an alkane?
What is the correct way to number the parent chain in an alkane?
What is the first step in naming an organic compound according to the IUPAC system?
What is the first step in naming an organic compound according to the IUPAC system?
What is the purpose of numbering the carbon atoms in the parent chain?
What is the purpose of numbering the carbon atoms in the parent chain?
What is the rule used to determine the preferred parent chain in a complex organic compound?
What is the rule used to determine the preferred parent chain in a complex organic compound?
What is the prefix used for alkanes with a methyl group attached to the next-to-end carbon atom?
What is the prefix used for alkanes with a methyl group attached to the next-to-end carbon atom?
What is the correct way to compare two sets of locants?
What is the correct way to compare two sets of locants?
What is the rule used to determine the parent chain when no functional group is present?
What is the rule used to determine the parent chain when no functional group is present?
What is the IUPAC rule used to determine the numbering of the parent chain when two or more substituents are present?
What is the IUPAC rule used to determine the numbering of the parent chain when two or more substituents are present?
What is the term used to describe the continuous chain of carbon atoms in a parent chain?
What is the term used to describe the continuous chain of carbon atoms in a parent chain?
What is the term used to describe the process of selecting the parent chain with the maximum number of side chains or alkyl groups?
What is the term used to describe the process of selecting the parent chain with the maximum number of side chains or alkyl groups?
What is the term used to describe the carbon chains attached to the parent chain?
What is the term used to describe the carbon chains attached to the parent chain?
What is the correct order of numbering in a complex organic compound?
What is the correct order of numbering in a complex organic compound?
What is the term used to describe the numbering of the parent chain that gives the lowest sum of locants?
What is the term used to describe the numbering of the parent chain that gives the lowest sum of locants?
Which of the following compounds would be named using the IUPAC system's rules for alkyl groups?
Which of the following compounds would be named using the IUPAC system's rules for alkyl groups?
What is the functional group responsible for the suffix -COOH in the compound CH₃COOH?
What is the functional group responsible for the suffix -COOH in the compound CH₃COOH?
Which of the following substituents would be named as a prefix in the IUPAC system?
Which of the following substituents would be named as a prefix in the IUPAC system?
What is the primary suffix for the compound C₆H₅CONH₂?
What is the primary suffix for the compound C₆H₅CONH₂?
Which of the following compounds would be named using the IUPAC system's rules for aromatic compounds?
Which of the following compounds would be named using the IUPAC system's rules for aromatic compounds?
What is the purpose of the Geneva system of nomenclature?
What is the purpose of the Geneva system of nomenclature?
What is the significance of the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?
What is the significance of the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?
According to the IUPAC system, what is the purpose of numbering the carbon atoms in the parent chain?
According to the IUPAC system, what is the purpose of numbering the carbon atoms in the parent chain?
What is the term used to describe the carbon chains attached to the parent chain in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?
What is the term used to describe the carbon chains attached to the parent chain in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?
Which of the following is a correct statement about the IUPAC system of nomenclature?
Which of the following is a correct statement about the IUPAC system of nomenclature?
What is the criterion used to determine the correct set of locants in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?
What is the criterion used to determine the correct set of locants in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?
What is the significance of the term 'locant' in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?
What is the significance of the term 'locant' in the IUPAC system of nomenclature?
What is the primary suffix for an alkane with a complex substituent?
What is the primary suffix for an alkane with a complex substituent?
Which of the following is an example of a substituted alkyl group?
Which of the following is an example of a substituted alkyl group?
What is the correct order of citing substituents in a complex organic compound?
What is the correct order of citing substituents in a complex organic compound?
What is the preferred parent chain in a complex organic compound?
What is the preferred parent chain in a complex organic compound?
What is the correct way to number the parent chain in an alkane?
What is the correct way to number the parent chain in an alkane?
What is the purpose of the nomenclature rules in organic chemistry?
What is the purpose of the nomenclature rules in organic chemistry?
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