Systematic Naming of Organic Compounds

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What is the systematic name for the structure with the molecular formula C₆H₁₂F?

Fluor-3,5-dimethylhexane

Which compound is identified as 3-ethyl-3,3-dimethylpentane?

3-ethyl-3,3-dimethylpentane

Which is the correct name for a compound with the molecular formula C₁₁H₂₄?

Undecane

Identify the compound with the molecular formula C₈H₁₆ that contains a fluorine atom.

1,1-Difluoro-2,2-dimethylbutane

What is the name of the compound with the following structure: CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CH₃?

Octane

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Systematic Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

a. Fluor-3,5-dimethylhexane

  • Molecular structure: H3C-C(CH3)2-CHF-CH2-CH(CH3)2
  • Functional groups: Fluorine (F) and methyl (CH3) groups

b. 3-Ethyl-3,3-dimethylpentane

  • Molecular structure: CH3CH2C(CH3)2CH2CH3
  • Functional groups: Ethyl (CH2CH3) and methyl (CH3) groups

c. 1-Bromo-3-ethyl-2,2-dimethylhexane

  • Molecular structure: BrCH2CH(CH3)CH(CH3)2CHFCH3
  • Functional groups: Bromine (Br), ethyl (CH2CH3), and methyl (CH3) groups

d. Undecane

  • Molecular structure: CH3(CH2)9CH3
  • Functional group: Methyl (CH3) group

e. 5,5-Dimethyloctane

  • Molecular structure: CH3CH2CH(CH3)2CH2CH2CH3
  • Functional groups: Methyl (CH3) groups

f. 1,1-Difluoro-2,2-dimethylbutane

  • Molecular structure: CF2CH(CH3)2CHFCH3
  • Functional groups: Fluorine (F) and methyl (CH3) groups

g. Octane

  • Molecular structure: CH3(CH2)6CH3
  • Functional group: Methyl (CH3) group

h. 1-Bromo-2,6-dimethylhexane

  • Molecular structure: BrCH2CH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)CH3
  • Functional groups: Bromine (Br) and methyl (CH3) groups

Given the structure formulas, identify the systematic names of the corresponding organic compounds. This quiz covers various types of organic molecules, including hydrocarbons and halogenated compounds.

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