Chapter 11.2 - Nomenclature of organic compounds

Question 1

What are the three homologous series of aliphatic hydrocarbons?

Answer 1

1. Alkanes
2. Alkenes
3. Alkynes

Question 2

What is the functional group of alkenes and what is its prefix/suffix?

Answer 2

C=C
Suffix -ene

Question 3

What is the functional group of alcohols and what is its prefix/suffix?

Answer 3

C-OH
Prefix hydroxy-
Suffix -ol

Question 4

What is the functional group of haloalkanes and what is its prefix/suffix?

Answer 4

C-halogen
Prefix chloro- bromo- iodo-

Question 5

What is the functional group of aldehydes and what is its prefix/suffix?

Answer 5

O=C-H
Suffix -al

Question 6

What is the functional group of ketones and what is its prefix/suffix?

Answer 6

C=O
Prefix oxo-
Suffix -one

Question 7

What is the functional group of carboxylic acids and what is its prefix/suffix?

Answer 7

O=C-OH
Suffix -oic acid

Question 8

What is the functional group of nitriles and what is its prefix/suffix?

Answer 8

C≡N
Suffix -nitrile

Question 9

What is the functional group of amines and what is its prefix/suffix?

Answer 9

C-NH₂
Prefix amino-
Suffix -amine

Question 10

What is the functional group of ester and what is its prefix/suffix?

Answer 10

O=C-O

Question 11

In what order are the functional groups written in?

Answer 11

Alphabetical