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Class 11 Chemistry · 8-1.Organic Chemistry : Classification and Nomenclature of Organic compounds · Nomenclature of organic compounds

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551
Medium
Give the structures of isobutyl,isopropyl,and isopentyl groups.

Solution

(N/A) The structures of the requested alkyl groups are as follows:
$(i)$ Isobutyl group: $(CH_3)_2CH-CH_2-$
$(ii)$ Isopropyl group: $(CH_3)_2CH-$
$(iii)$ Isopentyl group: $(CH_3)_2CH-CH_2-CH_2-$
552
Medium
Give the $IUPAC$ name of $(CH_3)_3CCH(CH_3)CH_2CH_3$.

Solution

(N/A) The given structure is $(CH_3)_3CCH(CH_3)CH_2CH_3$.
To find the $IUPAC$ name,we identify the longest carbon chain,which contains $6$ carbons (hexane).
Numbering the chain from the end that gives the substituents the lowest possible locants,we get substituents at positions $2, 2,$ and $3$.
Thus,the $IUPAC$ name is $3, 4, 4$-trimethylhexane. (Note: The provided image in the prompt corresponds to a different structure,$3$-ethyl-$2, 2$-dimethylpentane).
553
Medium
Give the $IUPAC$ name of $(CH_3)_3C-CH(C_2H_5)_2$. Why is $3-$methyl$-4,4-$dimethylpentane an incorrect name?

Solution

(A) The structure is $(CH_3)_3C-CH(C_2H_5)_2$.
First,identify the longest carbon chain,which contains $6$ carbons (hexane).
Numbering from the left gives substituents at positions $2, 2, 3$.
The correct $IUPAC$ name is $3-$ethyl$-2,2-$dimethylpentane.
The name $3-$methyl$-4,4-$dimethylpentane is incorrect because it does not identify the longest carbon chain correctly and violates the rules for selecting the parent chain and numbering.
554
Medium
Explain why $2,2-$dimethyl$-3-$ethylpentane is not the correct $IUPAC$ name for $(CH_3)_3C-CH(C_2H_5)_2$?

Solution

(N/A) In $IUPAC$ nomenclature,when naming substituted alkanes,substituents must be listed in alphabetical order.
In the name $2,2-$dimethyl$-3-$ethylpentane,the methyl group is listed before the ethyl group,which violates the alphabetical priority rule.
According to $IUPAC$ rules,'ethyl' must precede 'methyl' because '$e$' comes before '$m$' in the alphabet.
Therefore,the correct $IUPAC$ name is $3-$ethyl$-2,2-$dimethylpentane.
555
Easy
If the group $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH(CH_3)-$ is present as a branch in a molecule,which of the following names is correct? $(i)$ $2, 4-$dimethylbutyl $(ii)$ $1, 3-$dimethylbutyl

Solution

(B) The correct name is $1, 3-$dimethylbutyl.
The numbering of the substituent group starts from the carbon atom that is directly attached to the parent chain,which is assigned the number $1$.
Therefore,the methyl group at the first carbon and the methyl group at the third carbon result in the name $1, 3-$dimethylbutyl.
556
Medium
Arrange the following in decreasing order of priority for functional groups of organic compounds:
$(a) -NH_2, -OH, -CN, >C=O, -C \equiv C, >C=C < $
$(b) >C=O, -CHO, -COCl, -COOH, -COOR, -CONH_2, -CN$
$(c) -SO_3H, -CN, -COR, -C \equiv C, >C=C < $

Solution

(N/A) The decreasing order of priority is: $-CN > >C=O > -OH > -NH_2 > >C=C < > -C \equiv C$
$(b)$ The decreasing order of priority is: $-COOH > -COOR > -COCl > -CONH_2 > -CN > -CHO > >C=O$
$(c)$ The decreasing order of priority is: $-SO_3H > -CN > -COR > >C=C < > -C \equiv C$
557
Medium
Identify the functional groups in the following compounds. Write their name,suffix,and prefix.
$(a)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2COOH$
$(b)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2COO^{-}Na^{+}$
$(c)$ $CH_3CH_2COOCH_3$

Solution

(N/A)
FormulaFunctional Group,Prefix,and Suffix
$(a)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2COOH$Name: Carboxylic acid; Prefix: $Carboxy$; Suffix: $oic \ acid$
$(b)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2COO^{-}Na^{+}$Name: Carboxylate salt; Prefix: $-$; Suffix: $oate$
$(c)$ $CH_3CH_2COOCH_3$Name: Ester; Prefix: $Alkoxycarbonyl$; Suffix: $oate$
558
Medium
Provide the $IUPAC$ name and identify the functional group for each of the following compounds:
$(i)$ $CH_3SO_3H$
$(ii)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2NO_2$
$(iii)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2CONH_2$
$(iv)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2CH(NH_2)CH_3$

Solution

(N/A)
$IUPAC$ NameFunctional Group (Name)
$(i)$ Methanesulphonic acid$-SO_3H$ (Sulphonic acid)
$(ii)$ $1$-Nitropropane$-NO_2$ (Nitro)
$(iii)$ Pentanamide$-CONH_2$ (Amide)
$(iv)$ $2$-Aminopentane$-NH_2$ (Amine)
559
Difficult
Write the prefix and suffix for the following functional groups:
$(i)$ $-COCl$
$(ii)$ $-CONH_2$
$(iii)$ $-COOR$
$(iv)$ $-CHO$
$(v)$ $-COOH$
$(vi)$ $-COX$
$(vii)$ $-CO-$
$(viii)$ $-C \equiv N$
$(ix)$ $-COO^-$

Solution

(A) The prefixes and suffixes for the given functional groups are as follows:
| Group | Prefix | Suffix |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| $(i)$ $-COCl$ | Chlorocarbonyl | $-oyl \ chloride$ |
| $(ii)$ $-CONH_2$ | Carbamoyl | $-amide$ |
| $(iii)$ $-COOR$ | Alkoxycarbonyl | $-oate$ |
| $(iv)$ $-CHO$ | Formyl or Oxo | $-al$ |
| $(v)$ $-COOH$ | Carboxy | $-oic \ acid$ |
| $(vi)$ $-COX$ | Halocarbonyl | $-oyl \ halide$ |
| $(vii)$ $-CO-$ | Oxo | $-one$ |
| $(viii)$ $-C \equiv N$ | Cyano | $-nitrile$ |
| $(ix)$ $-COO^-$ | $-$ | $-oate$ |
560
Medium
Give the structural formula of the following:
$(i)$ Ethanoic acid $(ii)$ Ethanal $(iii)$ Ethanol $(iv)$ Ethene

Solution

(N/A)
CompoundStructural Formula
$(i)$ Ethanoic acid$CH_3-COOH$
$(ii)$ Ethanal$CH_3-CHO$
$(iii)$ Ethanol$CH_3-CH_2-OH$
$(iv)$ Ethene$CH_2=CH_2$
561
Medium
Write the $IUPAC$ and common names of the following compounds:
$(i)$ $HO-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-OH$
$(ii)$ $HO-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH_2-OH$
$(iii)$ $OHC-CHO$
$(iv)$ $CH_3COOCH_3$
$(v)$ $CH_3COOCH_2CH_3$
$(vi)$ $CHCl_2-CCl_3$

Solution

(N/A)
Compound$IUPAC$ NameCommon Name
$(i)$ $HO-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-OH$Propane$-1,3-$diolTrimethylene glycol
$(ii)$ $HO-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH_2-OH$Propane$-1,2,3-$triolGlycerol
$(iii)$ $OHC-CHO$Ethane$-1,2-$dialGlyoxal
$(iv)$ $CH_3COOCH_3$Methyl ethanoateMethyl acetate
$(v)$ $CH_3COOCH_2CH_3$Ethyl ethanoateEthyl acetate
$(vi)$ $CHCl_2-CCl_3$$1,1,1,2,2-$PentachloroethanePentachloroethane
562
Medium
Give the structure of the following:
$(i)$ $4-(1, 1-$dimethylpropyl$)-3-$ethyl$-4, 7-$dimethyldecane
$(ii)$ $5-(1-$methylbutyl$)-7-(2-$methylbutyl$)$undecane

Solution

(N/A) The structures are drawn based on the $IUPAC$ nomenclature rules:
$(i)$ The parent chain is decane ($10$ carbons). At position $3$,there is an ethyl group. At position $4$,there is a $1, 1-$dimethylpropyl group. At positions $4$ and $7$,there are methyl groups.
$(ii)$ The parent chain is undecane ($11$ carbons). At position $5$,there is a $1-$methylbutyl group. At position $7$,there is a $2-$methylbutyl group.
563
Medium
Draw the structures of the following compounds:
$(a)$ $3, 4-$dimethylhexane
$(b)$ $4, 5-$diethyl$-5-$methylnonane
$(c)$ Methylcyclopentane
$(d)$ $1, 3, 5-$triethylcyclohexane
$(e)$ Buta$-1, 3-$diene
$(f)$ Buta$-1, 3-$diyne
$(g)$ Hexa$-1, 3-$diene$-5-$yne

Solution

(N/A) $CH_3-CH_2-CH(CH_3)-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_3$
$(b)$ $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-C(CH_3)(CH_2CH_3)-CH(CH_2CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$
$(c)$ $A$ cyclopentane ring with a methyl group attached.
$(d)$ $A$ cyclohexane ring with ethyl groups at positions $1, 3,$ and $5$.
$(e)$ $CH_2=CH-CH=CH_2$
$(f)$ $HC\equiv C-C\equiv CH$
$(g)$ $CH_2=CH-CH=CH-C\equiv CH$
564
Medium
Give $IUPAC$ name of the following:
$(i)$ $CH_3CH_2CH=CHCOOH$
$(ii)$ $CH_2=C(CH_3)-CH(CH(CH_3)_2)-C(CH_3)_3$

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ The parent chain has $5$ carbon atoms with a double bond at position $2$ and a carboxylic acid group at position $1$. Thus,the name is $pent-2-enoic$ acid.
$(ii)$ The longest chain containing the double bond has $6$ carbon atoms. Numbering from the left,we have a methyl group at $C-2$,an isopropyl group at $C-3$,and two methyl groups at $C-4$. Thus,the name is $3-isopropyl-2,4,4-trimethylpent-1-ene$.
565
Easy
State True or False for the following statements:
$(i)$ Molecular formula of Anisole: $C_6H_5OCH_3$.
$(ii)$ Acetone is a common name of $CH_3COCH_3$.
$(iii)$ Molecular formula of benzene is $C_6H_6$.
$(iv)$ Formula of $C_2H_6$ is methane.
$(v)$ The formula of pentane and propane are $C_5H_{12}$ and $C_3H_8$ respectively.

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ True: Anisole is methoxybenzene,$C_6H_5OCH_3$.
$(ii)$ True: $CH_3COCH_3$ is commonly known as acetone ($IUPAC$: propanone).
$(iii)$ True: Benzene has the molecular formula $C_6H_6$.
$(iv)$ False: $C_2H_6$ is ethane,not methane $(CH_4)$.
$(v)$ True: Pentane is $C_5H_{12}$ and propane is $C_3H_8$.
566
Medium
Fill in the blanks:
$(1)$ ....... model indicates only bonds in a molecule.
$(2)$ Only ......... model of a molecule indicates both bonds as well as atoms.
$(3)$ In the nomenclature of cyclic compounds,the ....... prefix is written before the name of the simple chain containing alkane.
$(4)$ The names of $C_{20}H_{42}$ and $C_{30}H_{62}$ are ........... and .......... respectively.

Solution

(N/A) $(1)$ Framework model
$(2)$ Ball and stick model
$(3)$ Cyclo
$(4)$ Icosane and Triacontane
567
Medium
Fill in the blanks:
$(1)$ The $IUPAC$ name of $CH_3COCH_2CH_2CH_2COOH$ is .........
$(2)$ The formula of pent$-4-$en$-2-$ol is .........
$(3)$ The $IUPAC$ name of the following structure is ......... and ......... is the main functional group in it.
(Structure: $A$ cyclohexene ring with an $-OH$ group attached to the carbon adjacent to the double bond,such that the double bond is between carbons $2$ and $3$ relative to the $-OH$ at position $1$.)
$(4)$ For $CH_3CH(OH)CH_2CH_2CH_2CHO$,the main functional group and the second priority group are ......... and ......... respectively.

Solution

(N/A) $(1)$ $5$-oxohexanoic acid
$(2)$ $CH_2=CHCH_2CH(OH)CH_3$
$(3)$ Cyclohex$-2-$en$-1-$ol,$-OH$
$(4)$ $-CHO$,$-OH$
568
Medium
Fill in the blanks:
$(1)$ The $IUPAC$ names of $CH_3COOCH_3$ and $CH_3CH_2COOCH_3$ are ....... and ....... respectively.
$(2)$ ....... isomers of dibromobenzene exist.
$(3)$ ........ is the $IUPAC$ name and ........... is the common name of $C_6H_5OCH_3$ respectively.
$(4)$ The structure of $1-$chloro$-2,4-$dinitrobenzene is shown below.
Question diagram

Solution

(N/A) $(1)$ Methyl ethanoate and methyl propanoate.
$(2)$ Three (ortho,meta,and para).
$(3)$ Methoxybenzene and Anisole.
$(4)$ The structure is provided in the image.
569
EasyMCQ
Which of the following selected chains is correct to name the given compound according to the $IUPAC$ system?
Question diagram
A
$4$-carbon chain
B
$7$-carbon chain
C
$5$-carbon chain
D
$6$-carbon chain

Solution

(A) According to the $IUPAC$ rules for nomenclature,the principal functional group must be included in the longest carbon chain.
Here,the carboxyl group $(-COOH)$ is the principal functional group and the hydroxyl group $(-OH)$ is a substituent. The longest chain must contain the principal functional group $(-COOH)$.
Among the given options,the chain containing the $-COOH$ group and the $-OH$ group as part of the main structure or as a substituent must be selected such that the principal functional group gets the lowest possible locant.
The selection in option $(a)$ is correct because it identifies the longest chain that includes the principal functional group $(-COOH)$ and allows for the correct naming of the substituents.
570
Medium
Name the compounds whose line formulae are given below.
Question diagram

Solution

(A) For compound $(a)$: The longest carbon chain containing the ketone functional group $(>C=O)$ is numbered such that the ketone group gets the lowest possible locant. The chain has $7$ carbons,a ketone at position $2$,an ethyl group at position $3$,a methyl group at position $4$,and a double bond at position $5$. The $IUPAC$ name is $3$-ethyl-$4$-methylhept-$5$-en-$2$-one.
For compound $(b)$: The ring is numbered starting from the double bond such that the double bond carbons get positions $1$ and $2$,and the substituent $-NO_2$ gets the lowest possible locant. The $-NO_2$ group is at position $3$. The $IUPAC$ name is $3$-nitrocyclohex-$1$-ene.
Solution diagram
571
Medium
Identify the functional group in the following compounds. Write its name,suffix,and prefix for each.
$(a)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2COCl$
$(b)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2CONH_2$
$(c)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2CHO$

Solution

(N/A) $CH_3CH_2CH_2COCl$: The functional group is acid chloride $(-COCl)$. Its name is acid chloride,the suffix is $-oyl \ chloride$,and the prefix is $chlorocarbonyl-$.
$(b)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2CONH_2$: The functional group is amide $(-CONH_2)$. Its name is amide,the suffix is $-amide$,and the prefix is $carbamoyl-$.
$(c)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2CHO$: The functional group is aldehyde $(-CHO)$. Its name is aldehyde,the suffix is $-al$,and the prefix is $formyl-$.
572
Medium
Give the $IUPAC$ name and the functional group for each of the following compounds:
$(i)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2COCl$
$(ii)$ $CH_3CH_2CN$
$(iii)$ $CH_3CH_2CHO$
$(iv)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2OH$

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2COCl$: The functional group is $-COCl$ (Acyl chloride). The $IUPAC$ name is $pentanoyl$ $chloride$.
$(ii)$ $CH_3CH_2CN$: The functional group is $-CN$ (Nitrile). The $IUPAC$ name is $propanenitrile$.
$(iii)$ $CH_3CH_2CHO$: The functional group is $-CHO$ (Aldehyde). The $IUPAC$ name is $propanal$.
$(iv)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2OH$: The functional group is $-OH$ (Alcohol). The $IUPAC$ name is $propan-1-ol$.
573
Medium
Give the structural formula of the following:
$(i)$ Ethyne
$(ii)$ Ethanenitrile
$(iii)$ Ethanoyl chloride
$(iv)$ Ethyl ethanoate

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ Ethyne: $HC \equiv CH$
$(ii)$ Ethanenitrile: $CH_3-C \equiv N$
$(iii)$ Ethanoyl chloride: $CH_3-COCl$
$(iv)$ Ethyl ethanoate: $CH_3-COOCH_2CH_3$
574
Easy
Give the structural formula for the following compounds:
$(i)$ Butanone
$(ii)$ Ethanamide

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ Butanone: The structure is $CH_3-CO-CH_2-CH_3$.
$(ii)$ Ethanamide: The structure is $CH_3-CONH_2$.
575
Medium
Write $IUPAC$ and common name of the following:
$(i)$ $HCOOH$
$(ii)$ $CH_2Cl_2$
$(iii)$ $CHCl_3$
$(iv)$ $ClCH_2COOH$
$(v)$ $(COOH)_2$

Solution

The $IUPAC$ and common names are as follows:
$(i)$ $HCOOH$: $IUPAC$ name is $Methanoic \ acid$,Common name is $Formic \ acid$.
$(ii)$ $CH_2Cl_2$: $IUPAC$ name is $Dichloromethane$,Common name is $Methylene \ chloride$.
$(iii)$ $CHCl_3$: $IUPAC$ name is $Trichloromethane$,Common name is $Chloroform$.
$(iv)$ $ClCH_2COOH$: $IUPAC$ name is $2-Chloroethanoic \ acid$,Common name is $Chloroacetic \ acid$.
$(v)$ $(COOH)_2$: $IUPAC$ name is $Ethanedioic \ acid$,Common name is $Oxalic \ acid$.
576
Difficult
Match the structures given in Column-$I$ with the names in Column-$II$.
Question diagram

Solution

(A) The $IUPAC$ nomenclature rules are applied to each structure:
$(i)$ The longest chain has $5$ carbons with a double bond at $C-2$ and a bromine at $C-4$. Name: $4$-Bromopent-$2$-ene.
(ii) The longest chain has $5$ carbons with a double bond at $C-2$,a methyl group at $C-3$,and a bromine at $C-4$. Name: $4$-Bromo-$3$-methylpent-$2$-ene.
(iii) The longest chain has $4$ carbons with a double bond at $C-2$,a methyl group at $C-2$,and a bromine at $C-1$. Name: $1$-Bromo-$2$-methylbut-$2$-ene.
(iv) The longest chain has $5$ carbons with a double bond at $C-2$,a methyl group at $C-2$,and a bromine at $C-1$. Name: $1$-Bromo-$2$-methylpent-$2$-ene.
Therefore,the correct matching is: $(i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d)$.
577
Difficult
Match the structures given in Column $I$ with their $IUPAC$ names in Column $II$.
Column $I$ (Structure)Column $II$ ($IUPAC$ Name)
$(A)$ $CH_3-CH=CH-CH_2Br$$(p)$ $1$-Bromobut-$2$-ene
$(B)$ $CH_2=C(CH_3)-CH_2Br$$(q)$ $3$-Bromo-$2$-methylpropene
$(C)$ $CH_3-C(CH_3)=CH-CH_2Br$$(r)$ $4$-Bromopent-$2$-ene
$(D)$ $CH_3-CH=CH-CH_2CH_2Br$$(s)$ $1$-Bromo-$2$-methylbut-$2$-ene

Solution

(A-P, B-Q, C-S, D-R) The $IUPAC$ names are determined by identifying the longest carbon chain containing the double bond and assigning the lowest possible locants to substituents and the double bond.
$(A)$ $CH_3-CH=CH-CH_2Br$: Longest chain is $4$ carbons,double bond at $C-2$,bromo at $C-1$. Name: $1$-Bromobut-$2$-ene $(p)$.
$(B)$ $CH_2=C(CH_3)-CH_2Br$: Longest chain is $3$ carbons,double bond at $C-1$,methyl at $C-2$,bromo at $C-3$. Name: $3$-Bromo-$2$-methylpropene $(q)$.
$(C)$ $CH_3-C(CH_3)=CH-CH_2Br$: Longest chain is $5$ carbons,double bond at $C-2$,methyl at $C-2$,bromo at $C-1$ (Wait,re-evaluating: $CH_3-C(CH_3)=CH-CH_2Br$ is $1$-bromo-$2$-methylbut-$2$-ene). Let's re-check the options.
Correct mapping:
$(A) \rightarrow (p)$ $1$-Bromobut-$2$-ene
$(B) \rightarrow (q)$ $3$-Bromo-$2$-methylpropene
$(C) \rightarrow (s)$ $1$-Bromo-$2$-methylbut-$2$-ene
$(D) \rightarrow (r)$ $4$-Bromopent-$2$-ene
Final matching: $(A-p, B-q, C-s, D-r)$.
578
Medium
Match the acids given in Column-$I$ with their correct $IUPAC$ names given in Column-$II$.
Column-$I$ (Acids) Column-$II$ ($IUPAC$ name)
$A$. Phthalic acid $1$. Hexane$-1,6-$dioic acid
$B$. Oxalic acid $2$. Benzene$-1,2-$dicarboxylic acid
$C$. Succinic acid $3$. Pentane$-1,5-$dioic acid
$D$. Adipic acid $4$. Butane$-1,4-$dioic acid
$E$. Glutaric acid $5$. Ethane$-1,2-$dioic acid

Solution

(A) The $IUPAC$ names for the given dicarboxylic acids are as follows:
$A$. Phthalic acid is Benzene$-1,2-$dicarboxylic acid $(A-2)$.
$B$. Oxalic acid is Ethane$-1,2-$dioic acid $(B-5)$.
$C$. Succinic acid is Butane$-1,4-$dioic acid $(C-4)$.
$D$. Adipic acid is Hexane$-1,6-$dioic acid $(D-1)$.
$E$. Glutaric acid is Pentane$-1,5-$dioic acid $(E-3)$.
Therefore,the correct matching is: $A-2, B-5, C-4, D-1, E-3$.
579
Medium
Match the compounds in Column-$I$ with their $\text{IUPAC}$ names in Column-$II$.
Column-$I$ (Structure) Column-$II$ ($\text{IUPAC}$ Name)
$A$. $3-$Bromocyclohexanol $1$. $2, 5$-Dimethylhexane-$1, 3$-diol
$B$. $CH_3-C(Br)=C(CH_3)-CH_2OH$ $2$. $3$-Bromocyclohexanol
$C$. $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH(CH_2OH)-CH_3$ $3$. $\text{Hex-}1\text{-en-}3\text{-ol}$
$D$. $CH_2=CH-CH(OH)-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$ $4$. $2$-Bromo-$3$-methylbut-$2$-en-$1$-ol

Solution

(A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3) The matching is as follows:
$A$. The structure is a cyclohexane ring with an $-\text{OH}$ group at position $1$ and a $-\text{Br}$ group at position $3$. Thus,it is $3$-bromocyclohexanol $(A-2)$.
$B$. The longest chain containing the $-\text{OH}$ group has $4$ carbons. Numbering starts from the carbon attached to $-\text{OH}$. It is $2$-bromo-$3$-methylbut-$2$-en-$1$-ol $(B-4)$.
$C$. The longest chain has $6$ carbons. The substituents are at positions $2$ and $5$. It is $2, 5$-dimethylhexane-$1, 3$-diol $(C-1)$.
$D$. The longest chain has $6$ carbons with a double bond at position $1$ and an $-\text{OH}$ group at position $3$. It is $\text{hex-}1\text{-en-}3\text{-ol}$ $(D-3)$.
Therefore,the correct match is $A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3$.
580
MediumMCQ
What is the chemical formula of the ethyl group represented as $CH_3CH_2$?
A
$CH_3CH_2-$
B
$CH_3CH_3$
C
$CH_2CH_2$
D
$CH_3CH_2CH_3$

Solution

(A) The ethyl group is derived from ethane $(C_2H_6)$ by removing one hydrogen atom. The formula is $CH_3CH_2-$ or $C_2H_5-$.
581
DifficultMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name for the following compound is:
Question diagram
A
$2,5-$dimethyl$-6-$oxo$-hex-3-$enoic acid
B
$2,5-$dimethyl$-6-$formyl$-hex-3-$enoic acid
C
$2,5-$dimethyl$-6-$carboxy$-hex-3-$enal
D
$2,5-$dimethyl$-6-$oxo$-hex-4-$enoic acid

Solution

(A) $1$. Identify the principal functional group: The compound contains a carboxylic acid $(-COOH)$ group and an aldehyde $(-CHO)$ group. According to $IUPAC$ priority rules,the carboxylic acid group has higher priority than the aldehyde group. Therefore,the parent chain must include the carbon of the $-COOH$ group,and the suffix will be $-oic \ acid$.
$2$. Number the carbon chain: Start numbering from the carboxylic acid carbon as $C-1$. The longest chain containing the principal functional group and the double bond is a $6-$carbon chain.
$3$. Identify substituents: The aldehyde group at $C-6$ is treated as a substituent and named as $oxo-$. There is a methyl group at $C-2$ and another methyl group at $C-5$.
$4$. Assemble the name: The substituents are $2,5-$dimethyl and $6-oxo$. The double bond is at $C-3$. Combining these,the name is $2,5-$dimethyl$-6-$oxo$-hex-3-$enoic acid.
582
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of the following compound is:
Question diagram
A
$4-$Bromo$-2-$methylcyclopentanecarboxylic acid
B
$5-$Bromo$-3-$methylcyclopentanecarboxylic acid
C
$3-$Bromo$-5-$methylcyclopentanecarboxylic acid
D
$2-$Bromo$-4-$methylcyclopentanecarboxylic acid

Solution

(A) $1$. Identify the principal functional group: The carboxylic acid group $(-COOH)$ is the principal functional group,so the parent chain is a cyclopentanecarboxylic acid.
$2$. Numbering the ring: The carbon atom attached to the $-COOH$ group is assigned position $1$. We number the ring to give the substituents the lowest possible locants. Moving clockwise,the methyl group is at position $2$ and the bromo group is at position $4$.
$3$. Naming: Substituents are listed alphabetically: Bromo before Methyl. Thus,the name is $4-$Bromo$-2-$methylcyclopentanecarboxylic acid.
583
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of the following compound is:
Question diagram
A
$3-$amino$-4-$hydroxymethyl$-5-$nitrobenzaldehyde
B
$2-$nitro$-4-$hydroxymethyl$-5-$aminobenzaldehyde
C
$4-$amino$-2-$formyl$-5-$hydroxymethylnitrobenzene
D
$5-$amino$-4-$hydroxymethyl$-2-$nitrobenzaldehyde

Solution

(D) $1$. Identify the principal functional group: The aldehyde group $(-CHO)$ has the highest priority,so the parent chain is benzaldehyde.
$2$. Number the ring: Start numbering from the carbon attached to the $-CHO$ group as $C-1$. Proceed in the direction that gives the lowest locants to the substituents.
$3$. Assign positions: The $-NO_2$ group is at $C-2$,the $-CH_2OH$ (hydroxymethyl) group is at $C-4$,and the $-NH_2$ (amino) group is at $C-5$.
$4$. Assemble the name: Arrange the substituents alphabetically (amino,hydroxymethyl,nitro). The name is $5-$amino$-4-$hydroxymethyl$-2-$nitrobenzaldehyde.
584
MediumMCQ
The correct $IUPAC$ name of the given compound is
Question diagram
A
$7-$hydroxy cyclohex$-5-$en$-1-$one
B
$3-$hydroxy cyclohex$-5-$en$-1-$one
C
$8-$hydroxy cyclohex$-3-$en$-1-$one
D
$5-$hydroxy cyclohex$-3-$en$-1-$one

Solution

(D) To determine the $IUPAC$ name,we identify the principal functional group,which is the ketone group $(-one)$.
We number the ring starting from the ketone carbon as $C-1$.
We then number the ring to give the lowest possible locants to the double bond and the hydroxyl group.
Starting from the ketone carbon $(C-1)$,we proceed towards the double bond to give it the lowest locant ($C-3$ to $C-4$ double bond).
Thus,the hydroxyl group is at position $5$.
The correct $IUPAC$ name is $5-$hydroxycyclohex$-3-$en$-1-$one.
585
MediumMCQ
Write the $IUPAC$ name of the following compound:
Question diagram
A
$4-$Methoxy$-6-$nitrocyclohexene
B
$5-$Methoxy$-3-$nitrocyclohexene
C
$3-$Nitro$-1-$methoxycyclohex$-4-$ene
D
$3-$Nitro$-5-$methoxycyclohexene

Solution

(B) To determine the $IUPAC$ name,we follow these rules:
$1$. The principal functional group is the double bond,so the ring is numbered starting from the double bond.
$2$. We number the ring to give the lowest possible locants to the substituents ($-OCH_3$ and $-NO_2$).
$3$. Starting from the double bond,if we number clockwise,the substituents are at positions $3$ and $5$. If we number counter-clockwise,they are at positions $4$ and $6$. The set $(3, 5)$ is lower than $(4, 6)$.
$4$. Thus,the double bond is between $C1$ and $C2$,the $-NO_2$ group is at $C3$,and the $-OCH_3$ group is at $C5$.
$5$. Alphabetically,'methoxy' comes before 'nitro'.
$6$. The correct $IUPAC$ name is $5-$Methoxy$-3-$nitrocyclohexene.
586
MediumMCQ
What is the $IUPAC$ name of the given compound?
Question diagram
A
$1-$Chloro$-2-$methyl$-4-$nitrobenzene
B
$2-$Chloro$-1-$methyl$-5-$nitrobenzene
C
$1-$Nitro$-1-$methyl$-4-$nitrobenzene
D
$2-$Methyl$-1-$chloro$-4-$nitrobenzene

Solution

(A) To determine the $IUPAC$ name,we follow the alphabetical order for substituents on the benzene ring.
$1$. The substituents are chloro $(-Cl)$,methyl $(-CH_3)$,and nitro $(-NO_2)$.
$2$. Alphabetically,'chloro' comes before 'methyl',which comes before 'nitro'.
$3$. We number the ring to give the lowest possible locants to the substituents: $1-$chloro,$2-$methyl,and $4-$nitro.
$4$. Thus,the correct $IUPAC$ name is $1-$Chloro$-2-$methyl$-4-$nitrobenzene.
587
MediumMCQ
What is the $IUPAC$ name of the given compound?
Question diagram
A
$3-$Ethyl$-4-$aminohexan$-2-$ol
B
$3-$Amino$-4-$ethylhexan$-5-$ol
C
$2-$Hydroxy$-4-$aminohexane
D
$4-$Amino$-3-$ethylhexan$-2-$ol

Solution

(D) $1$. Identify the longest carbon chain containing the principal functional group $(-OH)$. The chain has $6$ carbons,so the parent alkane is hexane.
$2$. Number the chain starting from the end closer to the principal functional group $(-OH)$. Thus,the $-OH$ group is at position $2$.
$3$. Identify the substituents: an amino group $(-NH_2)$ at position $4$ and an ethyl group $(-CH_2CH_3)$ at position $3$.
$4$. Arrange the substituents alphabetically: amino comes before ethyl.
$5$. Combining these,the $IUPAC$ name is $4-$amino$-3-$ethylhexan$-2-$ol.
588
EasyMCQ
Choose the correct $IUPAC$ name for the compound given below:
Question diagram
A
$(4E)-5$-Bromohex$-2$-en$-4$-yne
B
$(2E)-2$-Bromohex$-4$-yn$-2$-ene
C
$(2E)-2$-Bromohex$-2$-en$-4$-yne
D
$(4E)-5$-Bromohex$-4$-en$-2$-yne

Solution

(C) $1$. Identify the longest carbon chain containing both the double and triple bonds. The chain has $6$ carbons,so the parent name is hexen-yne.
$2$. Numbering starts from the end that gives the lower locant to the multiple bonds. Numbering from the right gives the double bond at position $2$ and the triple bond at position $4$. Thus,it is hex$-2$-en$-4$-yne.
$3$. At position $2$,there is a bromo group. So,$2$-bromohex$-2$-en$-4$-yne.
$4$. Determine the configuration $(E/Z)$ at the double bond. Assign priorities using Cahn-Ingold-Prelog rules:
- At $C-2$: $-Br$ (high priority) and $-CH_3$ (low priority).
- At $C-3$: $-C\equiv C-CH_3$ (high priority) and $-H$ (low priority).
- Since the high priority groups ($-Br$ and $-C\equiv C-CH_3$) are on opposite sides,the configuration is $E$.
$5$. The correct name is $(2E)-2$-bromohex$-2$-en$-4$-yne.
Solution diagram
589
MediumMCQ
The correct structure of $2,6-$Dimethyldec$-4-$ene is:
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(C) To determine the structure of $2,6-$Dimethyldec$-4-$ene,follow these steps:
$1$. The parent chain is $decene$,which contains $10$ carbon atoms.
$2$. The double bond is located at the $4^{th}$ position (between $C4$ and $C5$).
$3$. There are methyl groups at the $2^{nd}$ and $6^{th}$ positions.
$4$. Analyzing the options,we look for a $10$-carbon chain where the double bond starts at $C4$ and methyl substituents are at $C2$ and $C6$.
$5$. Structure $C$ represents a $10$-carbon chain with a double bond at the $4^{th}$ position and methyl groups at the $2^{nd}$ and $6^{th}$ positions,which matches the $IUPAC$ name $2,6-$Dimethyldec$-4-$ene.
590
EasyMCQ
The correct $IUPAC$ name of the following compound is .... .
Question diagram
A
$6-$bromo$-2-$chloro$-4-$methylhexan$-4-$ol
B
$1-$bromo$-4-$methyl$-5-$chlorohexan$-3-$ol
C
$6-$bromo$-4-$methyl$-2-$chlorohexan$-4-$ol
D
$1-$bromo$-5-$chloro$-4-$methylhexan$-3-$ol

Solution

(D) $1$. Identify the longest carbon chain containing the principal functional group ($-OH$ group). The chain has $6$ carbons,so the parent alkane is hexane.
$2$. Number the chain from the end that gives the lowest locant to the principal functional group $(-OH)$. Numbering from right to left gives the $-OH$ group at position $3$.
$3$. Identify the substituents: $Br$ at position $1$,$CH_3$ at position $4$,and $Cl$ at position $5$.
$4$. Arrange the substituents in alphabetical order: $1-$bromo,$5-$chloro,$4-$methyl.
$5$. Combining these,the correct $IUPAC$ name is $1-$bromo$-5-$chloro$-4-$methylhexan$-3-$ol.
Solution diagram
591
EasyMCQ
The correct $IUPAC$ name of the following compound is:
Question diagram
A
$4-$methyl$-2-$nitro$-5-$oxohept$-3-$enal
B
$4-$methyl$-5-$oxo$-2-$nitrohept$-3-$enal
C
$4-$methyl$-6-$nitro$-3-$oxohept$-4-$enal
D
$6-$formyl$-4-$methyl$-2-$nitrohex$-3-$enal

Solution

(C) $1$. Identify the principal functional group: The aldehyde group $(-CHO)$ has the highest priority and is assigned position $1$.
$2$. Select the longest carbon chain containing the principal functional group and the double bond: The chain has $7$ carbons,making it a heptenal derivative.
$3$. Number the chain: Starting from the aldehyde carbon as $C-1$,the ketone group is at $C-3$,the double bond starts at $C-4$,the methyl group is at $C-4$,and the nitro group is at $C-6$.
$4$. Assemble the name: $4-$methyl$-6-$nitro$-3-$oxohept$-4-$enal.
Solution diagram
592
EasyMCQ
The correct decreasing order of priority of functional groups in naming an organic compound as per $IUPAC$ system of nomenclature is:
A
$-COOH > -CONH_2 > -COCl > -CHO$
B
$-SO_3H > -COCl > -CONH_2 > -CN$
C
$-COOR > -COCl > -NH_2 > C=O$
D
$-COOH > -COOR > -CONH_2 > -COCl$

Solution

(B) According to the $IUPAC$ priority rules for functional groups,the order of decreasing priority is: $ -COOH > -SO_3H > -COOR > -COCl > -CONH_2 > -CN > -CHO > C=O > -OH > -NH_2 > -OR > -R $.
Comparing the given options with the standard $IUPAC$ priority table:
Option $B$ is $-SO_3H > -COCl > -CONH_2 > -CN$,which follows the correct decreasing order of priority among the groups listed.
593
MediumMCQ
The correct structure of $\gamma-$methylcyclohexanecarbaldehyde is:
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(A) In $\gamma-$methylcyclohexanecarbaldehyde,the parent ring is cyclohexane with a carbaldehyde $(-CHO)$ group attached at position $1$.
The carbon atom directly attached to the $-CHO$ group is the $\alpha-$carbon.
The next carbon is the $\beta-$carbon,and the carbon after that is the $\gamma-$carbon.
Therefore,the methyl group is attached at the $3-$position relative to the $-CHO$ group on the cyclohexane ring.
This corresponds to the structure where the methyl group is at the meta position relative to the $-CHO$ group.
594
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name for the compound is
Question diagram
A
$1-$chloro$-3-$methyl$-4-$pentanone
B
$1-$chloro$-2-$methyl$-4-$pentanone
C
$5-$chloro$-3-$methyl$-2-$pentanone
D
$5-$chloro$-2-$methyl$-3-$pentanone

Solution

(C) The given compound is $CH_3-CO-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-Cl$.
To name this compound according to $IUPAC$ rules,we first identify the longest carbon chain containing the principal functional group,which is the ketone group.
The numbering starts from the end that gives the ketone group the lowest possible locant.
Numbering from the left gives the ketone at position $2$.
The chain has $5$ carbons,so the parent alkane is pentane,and the ketone is pentan$-2-$one.
There is a methyl group at position $3$ and a chloro group at position $5$.
Combining these,the correct $IUPAC$ name is $5-$chloro$-3-$methylpentan$-2-$one or $5-$chloro$-3-$methyl$-2-$pentanone.
595
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of the following compound is:
Question diagram
A
$1$-hydroxycyclohex-$4$-en-$3$-one
B
$1$-hydroxycyclohex-$3$-en-$5$-one
C
$3$-hydroxycyclohex-$5$-en-$1$-one
D
$5$-hydroxycyclohex-$2$-en-$1$-one

Solution

(D) The principal functional group is the ketone group,so the carbon atom of the carbonyl group is assigned position $1$.
To determine the numbering,we follow the rule of lowest locants for substituents and multiple bonds.
Starting from the carbonyl carbon as $C_1$,if we number clockwise,the double bond starts at $C_2$ and the hydroxyl group is at $C_5$.
If we number counter-clockwise,the double bond starts at $C_5$ and the hydroxyl group is at $C_3$.
Comparing the locant sets $(2, 5)$ and $(3, 5)$,the set $(2, 5)$ is preferred because it provides a lower number at the first point of difference.
Therefore,the correct $IUPAC$ name is $5$-hydroxycyclohex-$2$-en-$1$-one.
596
AdvancedMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name for the following compound is
Question diagram
A
$2,4$-dimethylheptane
B
$4,6$-dimethylheptane
C
$1,3,5$-trimethylhexane
D
$2,4,6$-trimethylhexane

Solution

(A) $1$. Identify the longest carbon chain. The longest chain in the given structure contains $7$ carbon atoms,so the parent alkane is heptane.
$2$. Number the chain from the end that gives the substituents the lowest possible locants. Numbering from right to left gives the methyl groups positions at $2$ and $4$.
$3$. Therefore,the $IUPAC$ name is $2,4$-dimethylheptane.
597
MediumMCQ
The structure of $3-$methylpent$-2-$ene is
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(A) The $IUPAC$ name $3-$methylpent$-2-$ene indicates a pentene chain (five carbon atoms) with a double bond at the $2^{nd}$ position and a methyl group at the $3^{rd}$ position.
The structure is written as:
$CH_3-CH=C(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_3$
Breaking it down:
$1.$ The parent chain is pentene ($5$ carbons).
$2.$ The double bond starts at carbon $2$.
$3.$ $A$ methyl group $(-CH_3)$ is attached to carbon $3$.
Comparing this to the given options,the structure corresponds to the skeletal representation where the double bond is between $C_2$ and $C_3$,and a methyl group is attached to $C_3$.
598
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name for the following compound is $CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2-C(=CH_2)-CH_2CH_2CH_3$.
A
$2$-propylhex$-1$-ene
B
$2$-butylpent$-1$-ene
C
$2$-propyl$-2$-butylethene
D
Propyl$-1$-butylethene

Solution

(A) To determine the $IUPAC$ name of the given compound $CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2-C(=CH_2)-CH_2CH_2CH_3$:
$1$. Identify the longest carbon chain containing the double bond. The longest chain has $6$ carbon atoms,making it a hexene derivative.
$2$. Number the chain starting from the end that gives the double bond the lowest possible locant. Here,the double bond is at position $1$.
$3$. At position $2$,there is a propyl group $(-CH_2CH_2CH_3)$.
$4$. Combining these,the name is $2$-propylhex$-1$-ene.
599
MediumMCQ
The number of $C-C$ sigma bonds in the compound is:
Question diagram
A
$16$
B
$17$
C
$18$
D
$11$

Solution

(B) To find the number of $C-C$ sigma bonds,we analyze the structure of the given compound (a naphthalene derivative with a ketone and an alkyne chain).
By counting the $C-C$ single bonds in the naphthalene ring and the side chain,we identify the total number of $C-C$ sigma bonds.
As shown in the labeled structure,there are $17$ $C-C$ sigma bonds in total.
Therefore,the correct option is $(b)$.
600
MediumMCQ
Among the following compounds,$2,3$-dimethylhexane is:
Question diagram
A
$(i)$
B
$(ii)$
C
$(iii)$
D
$(iv)$

Solution

(B) To identify $2,3$-dimethylhexane,we perform $IUPAC$ nomenclature on the given structures:
$(i)$ The longest chain has $6$ carbons. Numbering from the right gives substituents at positions $3$ and $4$. Thus,it is $3,4$-dimethylhexane.
$(ii)$ The longest chain has $6$ carbons. Numbering from the right gives substituents at positions $2$ and $3$. Thus,it is $2,3$-dimethylhexane.
$(iii)$ The longest chain has $6$ carbons. Numbering from the left gives substituents at positions $3$ and $4$. Thus,it is $3,4$-dimethylhexane.
$(iv)$ The longest chain has $6$ carbons. Numbering from the left gives substituents at positions $2$ and $4$. Thus,it is $2,4$-dimethylhexane.
Therefore,the correct structure for $2,3$-dimethylhexane is $(ii)$.

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