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What is IUPAC nomenclature?

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The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature is a systematic method for naming chemical compounds, ensuring that each compound has a unique and universally accepted name.

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What is the IUPAC name for an alkene with a double bond between the first and second carbon atoms?

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ethene

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What is the IUPAC name for an alkane with 5 carbon atoms?

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pentane

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What is the IUPAC name for an alkyne with a triple bond between the first and second carbon atoms?

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ethyne

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What is the IUPAC name for a compound with the structure CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3?

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2-methylbutane

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What is the IUPAC name for a compound with the structure CH3-C(CH3)2-CH2-CH3?

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2,2-dimethylbutane

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What is the IUPAC name for a compound with the structure CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-CH3?

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2-methylpentane

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What is the general formula for alkenes?

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C_nH_(2n) where n is the number of carbon atoms.

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What is the general formula for alkanes?

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C_nH_(2n+2) where n is the number of carbon atoms.

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What is the general formula for alkynes?

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C_nH_(2n-2) where n is the number of carbon atoms.