Nomenclature
- Systematic nomenclature can be used to name organic compounds and therefore make it easier to refer to them
- The alkanes provide the basis of the naming system and the stem of each name indicates how many carbon atoms are in the longest chain in one molecule of the compound
Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Table
Examiner Tip
Although the table shows up to 10 carbons for reference, in your IB Chemistry exam you are only required to name molecules with up to 6 carbons