Table of contents

1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

IUPAC Naming

Organic Chemistry

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

IUPAC Naming

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Multiple Choice

In IUPAC naming, which two groupings are used to form the scientific name of an organic compound?

Root and Isomer

Prefix and Suffix

Functional Group and Isotope

Chain Length and Branching

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Understand the purpose of IUPAC naming: The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) naming system is designed to provide a standardized way to name chemical compounds, ensuring clarity and consistency across scientific communication.

Identify the components of IUPAC names: IUPAC names typically consist of a prefix, a root, and a suffix. The prefix often indicates substituents or functional groups attached to the main carbon chain, while the suffix usually denotes the primary functional group present in the compound.

Determine the root of the name: The root of the IUPAC name is based on the longest continuous carbon chain in the molecule. This part of the name indicates the number of carbon atoms in the chain, using specific prefixes like 'meth-' for one carbon, 'eth-' for two carbons, 'prop-' for three carbons, and so on.

Consider the prefix: The prefix in IUPAC naming is used to describe any substituents or branches attached to the main carbon chain. These can include alkyl groups, halogens, or other functional groups, and are named according to their position and type.

Identify the suffix: The suffix in IUPAC naming indicates the primary functional group present in the compound, such as '-ol' for alcohols, '-one' for ketones, '-oic acid' for carboxylic acids, etc. This helps in identifying the chemical behavior and reactivity of the compound.