Chapter 15, Problem 15.67E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The appropriate ending to the IUPAC name of the oxalic acid is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The systematic naming of organic compound is given by IUPAC nomenclature. The naming of organic compound is done such that the structure of the organic compound is correctly interpreted from the name.

Rules for writing IUPAC name from the structural formula are:

• First identify the longest carbon chain.

• The next step is to identify the functional groups attached to the longest chain.

• Identify the position, location, and a number of the substituent bonded to the carbon chain.

• Use prefix di, tri, tetra if the same type of substituent is present.