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IUPAC Nomenclature
IUPAC nomenclature is a systematic method of naming organic chemical compounds as recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. It provides a standardized way to describe the structure of a compound using a series of rules, including identifying the longest carbon chain, numbering the chain to give substituents the lowest possible numbers, and naming functional groups and substituents.
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Functional Groups
Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. In the compound 3-methylhex-4-yn-2-ol, the functional groups include an alcohol (-OH) at the second carbon and an alkyne (triple bond) at the fourth carbon, which influence the compound's reactivity and properties.
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Structural Isomers
Structural isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements of atoms. Understanding structural isomers is crucial for drawing the correct structure of a compound, as the position of substituents like the methyl group in 3-methylhex-4-yn-2-ol can change the compound's properties and name, despite having the same formula.
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