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You select the end from which the more substituted carbon comes first. So which end is it?CroSinus said:
The purpose of IUPAC naming is to establish a systematic and universal method for naming organic compounds, which allows scientists to communicate and understand the structure and properties of a compound based on its name.
The parent chain in an organic compound is determined by selecting the longest continuous carbon chain, which may include branches and multiple bonds. The parent chain is the basis for the name of the compound.
Branches in an organic compound are named by identifying the carbon atom where the branch is attached to the parent chain and using a prefix, such as methyl or ethyl, followed by the number of the carbon atom. The branches are listed alphabetically in the name.
No, each organic compound has a unique IUPAC name, which is determined by its specific structural formula and functional groups. Different compounds may have similar names, but they will have different structural formulas and therefore, different properties.
Yes, there are some exceptions and special cases in IUPAC naming, such as compounds with cyclic structures, compounds with functional groups, and compounds with complicated structures. These exceptions are addressed in the IUPAC guidelines for naming organic compounds.
