Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780073511214
Author: Francis A Carey Dr., Robert M. Giuliano
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20.1, Problem 1P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula for each of the given compounds is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

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

Rules for writing the structural formula from IUPAC are as follows:

First, identify the root word for the given compound.

Next, identify the presence of a functional group present in the compound and set their priority accordingly.

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

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