Organic Chemistry Prefixes Quiz & Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'meth-' indicate?

3 carbon atoms

4 carbon atoms

1 carbon atom (correct)

2 carbon atoms

What does the prefix 'eth-' indicate?

1 carbon atom

3 carbon atoms

2 carbon atoms (correct)

4 carbon atoms

What does the prefix 'prop-' indicate?

6 carbon atoms

5 carbon atoms

3 carbon atoms (correct)

1 carbon atom

What does the prefix 'but-' indicate?

4 carbon atoms Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'pent-' indicate?

5 carbon atoms Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'hex-' indicate?

6 carbon atoms Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'hept-' indicate?

7 carbon atoms Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'oct-' indicate?

8 carbon atoms Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'non-' indicate?

9 carbon atoms Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'dec-' indicate?

10 carbon atoms Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ane' indicate?

All single bonds between the carbon atoms Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ene' indicate?

1 double bond Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-yne' indicate?

1 triple bond Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ol' indicate?

Alcohol: contains functional group -C-OH Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-al' indicate?

Aldehyde: contains functional group O=C-H Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-amine' indicate?

Amine: contains functional group -C-NH2 Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ic acid' indicate?

Carboxylic acid: contains functional group O=C-OH Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ether' indicate?

Ether: contains functional group -C-O-C- Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ate' indicate?

Ester: contains functional group O=C-O-C Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-one' indicate?

Ketone: contains functional group -C=O Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Organic Chemistry Prefixes and Suffixes

meth-: Indicates a chain of 1 carbon atom.
eth-: Refers to a chain of 2 carbon atoms.
prop-: Represents a chain of 3 carbon atoms.
but-: Denotes a chain of 4 carbon atoms.
pent-: Signifies a chain of 5 carbon atoms.
hex-: Refers to a chain of 6 carbon atoms.
hept-: Indicates a chain of 7 carbon atoms.
oct-: Represents a chain of 8 carbon atoms.
non-: Denotes a chain of 9 carbon atoms.
dec-: Signifies a chain of 10 carbon atoms.

Suffixes in Organic Chemistry

-ane: All carbon-carbon bonds are single (saturated hydrocarbons).
-ene: Indicates the presence of one double bond between carbon atoms (unsaturated hydrocarbons).
-yne: Represents one triple bond between carbon atoms.
-ol: Specifies an alcohol with the functional group -C-OH.
-al: Denotes an aldehyde with the functional group O=C-H.
-amine: Indicates an amine containing the functional group -C-NH2.
-ic acid: Refers to carboxylic acids with the functional group O=C-OH.
-ether: Indicates the presence of an ether with the functional group -C-O-C-.
-ate: Represents esters that contain the functional group O=C-O-C.
-one: Indicates ketones with the functional group -C=O.

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Test your knowledge of organic chemistry prefixes and suffixes with this quiz. Each term represents a specific number of carbon atoms and is crucial for naming organic compounds. Master these key terms to enhance your understanding of organic chemistry!