Parent Chain Flashcards
1
Q
Number on “C” on chain: 1
A
meth
2
Q
Number on “C” on chain: 2
A
eth
3
Q
Number on “C” on chain: 3
A
prop
4
Q
Number on “C” on chain: 4
A
but
5
Q
Number on “C” on chain: 5
A
pent
6
Q
Number on “C” on chain: 6
A
hex
7
Q
Number on “C” on chain: 7
A
hept
8
Q
Number on “C” on chain: 8
A
oct
9
Q
Number on “C” on chain: 9
A
non
10
Q
Number on “C” on chain: 10
A
dec
11
Q
If in a ring
A
cyclo-
12
Q
Order of identifying chain
A
Functional group
Double bond
Triple bond
Looks to make the longest chain possible
