Nomenclature (trivial and IUPAC)
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See all →- A compound with a molecular formula of C_6H_14 has two tertiary carbons. Its IUPAC name is: Answer: 4. 2,3-dimethylbutane Key idea: a tertiary carbon is bonded to three other carbons (one C-H). 2,2-dimethylbutane: one quaternary C,... 1
- The correct IUPAC name of the following compound is :[skeletal structure with Cl, OH, Br and a methyl branch] Answer: 2. 1-bromo-5-chloro-4-methylhexan-3-ol Key idea: choose the longest chain containing the -OH group, give -OH the lowest locant, then... 1
- The correct structure of 2,6-Dimethyl-dec-4-ene is : Answer: 1. [skeletal structure - see figure] Key idea: build the chain from the name: 10 carbons (dec), a double bond between C-4 and C-5, a... 1
- The IUPAC name of the compound OHC-CH(CH_3)-C(=O)-CH=CH-CH_3 (drawn in skeletal form) is ______. Answer: 4. 3-keto-2-methylhex-4-enal Key idea: the principal functional group is the aldehyde (-CHO), which gets C-1. Chain: OHC(1)-CH(CH₃)(... 1