Naming Organic Compounds
In AS you learnt to name an organic compound by using the longest chain of carbons
You learnt that some functional groups appear as a prefix or suffix
Plus how to name the length of the chain
You learnt that some functional groups appear as a prefix or suffix
Plus how to name the length of the chain
Functional Groups
Functional groups are the set of atoms that decide on the type of reaction the molecule takes part in
In a general formula the carbon chain is represented as R.
R' is a sub-chain
The carbon involved in the functional group is counted as part of the carbon chain whilst naming
In a general formula the carbon chain is represented as R.
R' is a sub-chain
The carbon involved in the functional group is counted as part of the carbon chain whilst naming
*Arenes and Esters have special features explained in compounds containing the carbonyl group and aromatic chemistry