Naming hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
For carbon chains, the prefix is _________, the suffix is ___________
A
The number of carbons; the type of bonds (ane, ene, yne, yl)
2
Q
Prefixes for numbers of carbons?
A
Meth Eth Prop But Pent Hex Hept Oct Non Dec
3
Q
What suffix represents branches?
A
“yl”
4
Q
When do you indicate the number of the branch?
A
WHen the chain can be moved (ie. not meth)
5
Q
If there are multiple different branches, how do you name them?
A
In alphabetical order
6
Q
If there are multiple same branches, what do you way?
A
Label numbers and also indicate di/tri/tetra
Eg. 2,3-dimethyl
