Naming Flashcards by Shima Byres

Q

What is put on the end of the organic compound to signify it’s a carboxylic acid?

A

-anoic acid

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Q

Give an example of a name containing 7 carbons

A

Heptanoic acid

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Q

Why is there no need to number the functional group?

A

Because it is always on the end carbon

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