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Introduction to organic chemistry: naming and isomerism

Question 1 of 10

Question 1 of 10

Draw the structural formulae and give the IUPAC names of all the isomers of C₅H₁₂.

Question 2 of 10

Question 2 of 10

An unbranched alkane with 4 carbon atoms is named ___.

Question 3 of 10

Question 3 of 10

Members of a homologous series show a gradual change in physical properties.

Question 4 of 10

Question 4 of 10

What is the molecular formula of ethene?

Question 5 of 10

Question 5 of 10

What is the molecular formula of pentene?

Question 6 of 10

Question 6 of 10

Successive members of a homologous series differ by

Question 7 of 10

Question 7 of 10

Explain why carbon forms so many compounds. Refer to catenation, tetravalency and multiple bonding.

Question 8 of 10

Question 8 of 10

What is the molecular formula of propane?

Question 9 of 10

Question 9 of 10

Butane and 2-methylpropane are structural isomers.

Question 10 of 10

Question 10 of 10

An unbranched alkane with 8 carbon atoms is named ___.

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