Practice Nomenclature (8.6.1) - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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Question 1.
What is the IUPAC name for acetic acid?
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Think about how the ‘-e’ in ethane changes.
Question 2.
Name a common source for formic acid.
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What does ‘formica’ mean in Latin?
3Question 3.
What is the common name for HCOOH?
- Formic Acid
- Acetic Acid
- Butyric Acid
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Think of the Latin term for ants.
4Question 4.
True or False: Acetic acid is also known as ethanoic acid.
- True
- False
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Recall the name change for carboxylic acids.
Question 5.
Explain how the IUPAC naming system enhances the understanding of carboxylic acids.
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Consider how number and prefix usage in naming indicates structure.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast the common and IUPAC names of at least three carboxylic acids.
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Analyze how the natural source influences the common name.

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