Homologous series, structural formulae and naming of carbon compounds 21

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Chapter exercise
A. Fill in the blanks
Section 21.2 4. A is an atom or a group

1. The molecular formula of a carbon compound only of atoms responsible for most of the chemical

shows the of each kind properties of a compound.

of atoms in its molecules.

5. The homologous series having the general formula

Chapter exercise
2. The formula of a carbon of

compound shows the way that the atoms are joined (a) is the alkanes.
together in one molecule of the compound. (b) is the alkenes.

Section 21.3 (c) is the alkanols.

3. A is a series of (d) is the alkanoic acids.

carbon compounds that have the same general
formula and each member differs from the next by a
–CH2– unit.

B. Practice questions
Sections 21.4–21.10
6. Write the systematic name for each of the following carbon compounds.

(a) (b) (c)

(d) (e) (f)

(g) (h) (i)

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