Organic Nomenclature

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What is organic nomenclature?

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Organic nomenclature is the system of naming organic compounds based on their structure and functional groups.

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What is the main element found in organic compounds?

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Carbon is the main element found in organic compounds.

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How many carbon atoms are in methane?

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Methane has 1 carbon atom.

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What is the name of a 5-carbon straight-chain alkane?

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Pentane.

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What is the name of a compound with the formula C3H8?

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The compound is propane.

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What does the prefix 'methyl-' indicate in organic chemistry?

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The prefix 'methyl-' indicates a one-carbon substituent (–CH3 group).

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What is the name of a compound with a triple bond between carbon atoms?

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The compound is called an alkyne.

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What is the name of a compound with the formula C8H18?

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The compound is octane.

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What does the term 'isomer' mean in organic chemistry?

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Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures.

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What is the name of a compound with two methyl groups on the second carbon of a five-carbon chain?

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The compound is 2,2-dimethylpentane.