Organic Chemistry Nomenclature

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What prefix represents '7' in organic chemistry nomenclature?

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hept-

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How many carbon atoms are in ethane?

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2

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What is the functional group of a ketone?

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A ketone contains a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.

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What is the organic family that contains benzene rings?

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Aromatics.

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What prefix represents '3' in organic chemistry nomenclature?

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prop-

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What prefix represents '4' in organic chemistry nomenclature?

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but-

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What prefix represents '5' in organic chemistry nomenclature?

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pent-

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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 an isomer?

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Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.

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What is the difference between an alkene and an alkyne?

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Alkenes contain at least one double bond (C=C), while alkynes contain at least one triple bond (C≡C).