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  • Cycloalkanes
    Hydrocarbons with carbon atoms arranged in a ring structure, named with the prefix 'cyclo'.
  • Nomenclature
    A systematic method for naming chemical compounds, crucial for clear communication.
  • Parent Chain
    The longest continuous chain of carbon atoms in a molecule, forming the basis for naming.
  • Substituents
    Atoms or groups of atoms attached to the main carbon chain or ring in a molecule.
  • Cyclo
    A prefix indicating that the carbon atoms in a compound form a ring structure.
  • Organic Chemistry
    The branch of chemistry dealing with the structure, properties, and reactions of carbon compounds.
  • Ring Structure
    A closed loop of atoms in a molecule, typically carbon, forming a cyclic compound.
  • Alkanes
    Saturated hydrocarbons with single bonds between carbon atoms, forming a straight or branched chain.
  • Chemical Structure
    The arrangement of atoms within a molecule, determining its properties and reactivity.
  • Hydrocarbons
    Compounds composed solely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, forming the basis of organic chemistry.