Practice applying IUPAC naming rules, recognizing functional groups, and comparing structural and geometric isomers.
Read each problem carefully. Use correct IUPAC naming rules when naming compounds. Show your reasoning in the space provided.
Practice naming organic compounds and identifying isomers
Chemistry - Grade 9-12
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Name the compound with the condensed structural formula CH3-CH2-CH3.
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Name the compound with the condensed structural formula CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3.
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Name the alcohol with the condensed structural formula CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-OH.
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Name the alkene with the condensed structural formula CH3-CH2-CH=CH2.
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Name the compound with the condensed structural formula CH3-CH(CH3)-CH(CH3)-CH3.
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Write a condensed structural formula for 3-ethyl-2-methylhexane.
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List all three structural isomers of C5H12 by IUPAC name.
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Explain what structural isomers are, using C4H10 as an example.
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Describe the difference between cis-2-butene and trans-2-butene.
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Name the compound CH3-CO-CH3 and identify its functional group.
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Name the compound CH3-CH2-COOH and identify its functional group.
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Name CH3-CH2-CH2-Br and give the name of one structural isomer with the same molecular formula.
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Name a benzene ring with one methyl group attached.
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Are 2-methylpentane and 3-methylpentane structural isomers? Explain your answer.
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Explain the difference between a saturated hydrocarbon and an unsaturated hydrocarbon. Use hexane and hex-1-ene as examples.