Naming Functional Groups

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C2H6O?

• Ethanol

• Butanol

• Methanol

• Propanol

What is the significance of nomenclature in organic chemistry?

• Nomenclature is significant as it standardizes the naming of organic compounds, enabling clear communication and identification.

• Nomenclature is only important for inorganic chemistry.

• Nomenclature is a method for measuring the purity of compounds.

• Nomenclature has no impact on the understanding of chemical reactions.

What functional group is shown in red?

• carboxyl group

• hydroxyl group

• amino group

• phosphate group

What functional group is shown in red?

• carboxyl group

• hydroxyl group

• amino group

• phosphate group

What functional group is characteristic of alcohols?

• Carbonyl

• Hydroxyl

• Carboxyl

• Amino

Which of the following functional groups is characteristic of alcohols?

• -OH

• -COOH

• -CHO

• -COO-

Which of the following functional groups is characteristic of aldehydes?

• -OH

• -COOH

• -COO-

• -CHO

Alcohols have this functional group:

• carboxyl group

• hydroxyl group

• amino group

• phosphate group

Which of the following functional groups is found in aldehydes?

• Hydroxyl

• Carbonyl

• Carboxyl

• Amino

Which of the following functional groups is characteristic of ketones?

• -OH

• -COOH

• -CO-

• -CHO