3.1.5 Organic Chemistry

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What does the prefix describe?
The presence of a side chain and how many C atoms it has.
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What does suffix of the root name describe?
The functional group of the molecule.
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Define homologuos Series.
A family of organic molcules where the functional group reacts in approximately the same way independant of how many carbon atoms it has.
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Define Isomer.
Compounds with the same molecular formula, but a different arrangement of their structure.
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Define Locant.
A number used to specify the posittionof the functional group on the hydrocarbon chain.
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What does suffix of the root name describe?

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The functional group of the molecule.

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Define homologuos Series.

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Card 4

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Define Isomer.

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Define Locant.

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