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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

22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS

Naming Amides

Organic Chemistry

22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS

Naming Amides

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Problem 3c

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Name the following:
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Step 1: Identify the functional groups in the molecule. The structure contains a ketone group (C=O), an aldehyde group (-CHO), and an amide group (-CONH2). These functional groups will influence the naming of the compound.

Step 2: Determine the longest carbon chain that includes the highest-priority functional group. The aldehyde group (-CHO) has the highest priority according to IUPAC rules, so the chain must include this group.

Step 3: Number the carbon chain starting from the end closest to the highest-priority functional group (aldehyde). Assign numbers to the substituents and other functional groups based on their position in the chain.

Step 4: Name the substituents and other functional groups. The ketone group will be named as an oxo substituent, and the amide group will be named as an amido substituent. The alkyl groups attached to the chain will also be named.

Step 5: Combine the names of the substituents, functional groups, and the parent chain into the full IUPAC name, ensuring proper placement of locants and prefixes.

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Key Concepts

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Amides

Amides are organic compounds derived from carboxylic acids where the hydroxyl group (-OH) is replaced by an amine or ammonia group (-NH2). They are characterized by the functional group -C(=O)N-, which is crucial for their chemical properties and reactivity. Amides can be primary, secondary, or tertiary depending on the number of carbon-containing groups attached to the nitrogen atom.

Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

The nomenclature of organic compounds follows specific rules set by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). For amides, the naming convention typically involves identifying the longest carbon chain attached to the carbonyl group, followed by the suffix '-amide.' Substituents and their positions are indicated using prefixes and numbers, ensuring clarity in the compound's structure.

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. In the case of amides, the carbonyl group (C=O) and the amine group (N-H) are the key functional groups that define their reactivity and properties. Understanding functional groups is essential for predicting the behavior of organic compounds in chemical reactions.

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