Chapter 3, Problem 51P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The systematic name for all alkanes has to be given.

Concept introduction:

Any organic molecule can be named by using certain rules given by IUPAC (International Union for Pure and applied chemistry).  IUPAC name consists of three parts in major namely Prefix suffix and root word.

Prefix represents the substituent present in the molecule and its position in the root name.

Suffix denotes the presence of functional group if any in the molecule. It can be an alkene, alkyne, alcohol, carboxylic acid, alcohol etc.

Root word represents the longest continuous carbon skeleton of the organic molecule.

Nomenclature of organic molecules: The particular functional group connected into a primary carbon atom, while secondary and tertiary groups in (C₂ and C₃) place of carbon atoms it is called primary, secondary and tertiary structures.