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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section

Naming organic compounds

19 practice questions

Practice questions

1–3 of 3 · Hard

  1. Question 1

    2 marks · Hard

    The condensed structural formula of a hydrocarbon is given below:

    State the IUPAC name for this compound.

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  2. Question 2

    5 marks · Hard

    A student is trying to name the following organic compound. The displayed formula is shown below.

    (a)

    i) State the total number of carbon atoms in the molecule.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    ii) Identify the functional group present in the molecule.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    iii) Write the structural formula for this compound using condensed notation.

    [1 mark]
    (d)

    iv) State the homologous series to which this compound belongs.

    [1 mark]
    (e)

    v) Give the correct IUPAC name for this compound.

    [1 mark]
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  3. Question 3

    2 marks · Hard

    An organic compound has the structural formula shown below:

    Give the IUPAC name for this compound.

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