IUPAC Nomenclature Basics

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Flashcards introducing the fundamental components of organic chemical nomenclature according to the lecture notes.

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IUPAC Nomenclature Format

Prefix + word root + 1° suffix + 2° suffix

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Word Root

Tells about total number of carbon in longest chain.

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1° Suffix

Tells about nature of c-c bond.

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2° Suffix

Tells about main functional group.

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1° Prefix

Tells about cyclic nature.

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2° Prefix

Tells about substituent.