Naming Compounds

Question 1

How do you name a compound with multiple functional groups?

Answer 1

Identify the functional group with the highest priority and add a suffix (ending) of that functional group.

Question 2

Order functional groups by priority

Answer 2

1) Carboxylic acid
2) Ester
3) Acid halide
4) Amide
5) Nitrile
6) Aldehyde
7) Ketone
8) Alcohol
9) Thiol
10) Amine