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Alkyne Nomenclature | Common vs IUPAC System – Organic Chemistry

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Alkynes Alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons which have at least one carbon-carbon triple bond and a general molecular formula CnH2n-2.  Their functional group is – C ≡ C –. Alkyne Nomenclature: Common System: In the common system, alkynes are considered alkyl derivatives of acetylene (the smallest member of the family). First names of alkyl groups present …

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Naming of Organic Compounds | Common vs IUPAC Nomenclature Notes

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The naming of organic compounds: Nomenclature: The systematic process of naming organic compounds is called nomenclature. At the beginning of organic chemistry, each new compound was given an individual name. These names were based on : 1.its source  2.property 3.on the name of the discoverer 4.based on history 5.method of preparation For Example: Formic acid, …

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