Table of contents

1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Naming Alkanes with Substituents

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12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Naming Alkanes with Substituents

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Multiple Choice

Provide a systematic name for the molecule.

7-isopropyl-2,3-dimethyldecane

2,7,8-trimethyl-3-propylnonane

4-isopropyl-8,9-dimethyldecane

2,3,8-trimethyl-7-propylnonane

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Identify the longest carbon chain in the molecule. This will determine the base name of the compound. In this case, the longest chain has 10 carbon atoms, which corresponds to 'decane'.

Number the carbon atoms in the longest chain starting from the end nearest to the first substituent. This helps in assigning the lowest possible numbers to the substituents.

Identify and name the substituents attached to the main carbon chain. In this structure, there are isopropyl and methyl groups as substituents.

Assign numbers to the substituents based on their position on the main chain. For example, if the isopropyl group is on the 7th carbon and the methyl groups are on the 2nd and 3rd carbons, you would note these positions.

Combine the names and positions of the substituents with the base name of the compound to form the systematic name. Ensure that substituents are listed in alphabetical order and use hyphens to separate numbers from words and commas to separate numbers.