Chemistry : Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Name three hydrocarbons with no difference in the IUPAC and common name. 

What is an alkyl group? Name the different alkyl groups which originate from:
(i) Ethane                (ii) Propane
(iii) n-Butane           (iv) Iso-butane.

Name the following groups:

What are alkenes? Give the IUPAC and common names of few members of alkenes. 

What are alkynes or acetylenes? Give the IUPAC and common names of few members of alkynes. 

Discuss briefly the IUPAC and common names of few important aliphatic organic families.