Key Area 2.2 - Branched Hydrocarbons

Question 1

What are the rules for naming alkenes

Answer 1

Find the longest carbon chain
Identify the branch name (methyl)
Number the carbon atoms
Identify the number of branches(di)
Locate the position of the c=c bond 
Example name
3-methylpent-1-ene

Question 2

What is an isomers

Answer 2

Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula
Is ordered have different properties due to their different structures

Question 3

What is the rules for naming alkanes

Answer 3

Find the longest carbon chain
Identify the branch and name (methyl)
Number the carbon atoms
Identify the number of branches (di)
Name example
2,3-dimethylpentane