Naming Alkanes
Asked by Soni Singh · 1 year ago
What are the basic rules for naming alkanes according to IUPAC nomenclature?
1 Answer
The basic rules for naming alkanes according to IUPAC nomenclature are:
1. Identify the longest carbon chain
2. Number the carbon atoms from the end closer to the first branch
3. Name the alkyl substituents alphabetically
4. Add the suffix '-ane' to indicate it's an alkane
5. Combine the substituent names with the main chain name
1. Identify the longest carbon chain
2. Number the carbon atoms from the end closer to the first branch
3. Name the alkyl substituents alphabetically
4. Add the suffix '-ane' to indicate it's an alkane
5. Combine the substituent names with the main chain name
NEET Faculty · 1 year ago
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