Naming organic compounds

4 marks · Normal

The table below shows the formulas of three different organic compounds.

For each compound:

(a)

i) State the homologous series to which it belongs.

[1 mark]

(b)

ii) State the IUPAC name for each compound.

[3 marks]

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(a) — · must show A: alkane, B: alkene, C: alcohol

(b) — · must show A: butane, B: propene, C: propanol

Common mistakes: butanol for C; alkene for C

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Marking points

B1 (a) · 1 mark · Correctly identifies the homologous series for all compounds (A: alkane; B: alkene; C: alcohol)

M1 (b) · 1 mark · Correctly gives the IUPAC name for compound A: butane.

M2 (b) · 1 mark · Correctly gives the IUPAC name for compound B: propene.

M3 (b) · 1 mark · Correctly gives the IUPAC name for compound C: propanol.

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