Organic Chemistry Nomenclature

Single bonded carbons are called _________.

• Alkanes

• Alkynes

• Alkenes

• Arenes

Triple bonded carbons are called ________.

• Alkanes

• Alkenes

• Alkynes

• Arenes

Which of the following is the most saturated hydrocarbon?

• Alkanes

• Alkenes

• Alkynes

• Arenes

Which of the following prefixes represents "7"?

• prop-

• but-

• hept-

• pent-

What is the common name given to this alkyl branch?

• Propyl

• Methyl

• Isopropyl

• Ethane

What is the common name for alkyl branch A in the image?

• sec-butyl

• propyl

• neopentyl

• isopropyl

What is the prefix used when referring to ring structures?

• Pyro-

• Aro-

• Cyclo-

• None of the above

What is the parent name of this structure?

• nonane

• pentane

• heptane

• cyclohexane

At which end should you begin numbering the carbons?

• Left to right

• Right to left

• Neither

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for this structure?

• 3-methyl-4-isopropyl-5-methyl-6-methylheptane

• 2,3,5-trimethyl-4-isopropylheptane

• 4-isopropyl-3,5,6-trimethylheptane

• 4-isopropyl-2,3,5-trimethylheptane