Chemistry : Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Write the different chain isomers of butane. Give their IUPAC as well as common names.

Write the different chain isomers of pentane. Give their IUPAC as well as common names.

In the isomers of C₆H₁₄, indicate primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary carbon atoms.

Define Position isomerism and Functional isomerism.

Define metamerism and tautomerism.

What do you mean by nomenclature of aliphatic hydrocarbons?

Explain the following with suitable examples:
(i) Word root   (ii) Prefix        (iii) Suffix

How do you write the IUPAC name of a given organic compound?