Alkyl Substituent Nomenclature and Chain Numbering Rules

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A set of vocabulary flashcards covering alkyl group substituent names based on carbon chain length and the main chain numbering rule.

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Methane

The substituent name for a 1-carbon alkyl

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Ethane

The substituent name for a 2-carbon alkyl

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Propane

The substituent name for a 3-carbon alkyl

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Butane

The substituent name for a 4-carbon alkyl

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Pentane

The substituent name for a 5-carbon alkyl

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Hexane

The substituent name for a 6-carbon alkyl

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Heptane

The substituent name for a 7-carbon alkyl

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Octane

The substituent name for an 8-carbon alkyl

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Nonane

The substituent name for a 9-carbon alkyl

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Decane


The substituent name for a 10-carbon alkyl