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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

12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols

Naming Epoxides

Organic Chemistry

12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols

Naming Epoxides

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Give common names for the following compounds.
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Identify the functional groups present in the compound. Common names often depend on the functional groups, such as alcohols, ketones, or carboxylic acids.

Determine the longest carbon chain in the compound. The common name may be based on the number of carbon atoms in this chain.

Look for any substituents attached to the main carbon chain. These can include alkyl groups, halogens, or other functional groups, which may influence the common name.

Consider any historical or traditional naming conventions that might apply to the compound. Some compounds have common names that are widely accepted and used in practice.

Combine the information from the previous steps to construct the common name, ensuring that it reflects the structure and functional groups of the compound.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Common Nomenclature in Organic Chemistry

Common nomenclature refers to the traditional names given to organic compounds, often based on their structure or functional groups, rather than following systematic IUPAC rules. Understanding common names helps in recognizing and communicating about compounds that may not be easily identified by their IUPAC names.

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. Identifying functional groups is crucial for determining the common names of compounds, as they often dictate the naming conventions used in organic chemistry.

Structural Representation of Compounds

Structural representation involves depicting the arrangement of atoms within a molecule, which can be shown through various formats such as Lewis structures, condensed formulas, or skeletal structures. Analyzing the structure of a compound is essential for deriving its common name, as it provides insight into the compound's functional groups and overall characteristics.

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