What Do the Indices 6 and 13 Stand for in 6,13-Pentacenequinone?

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In the discussion about 6,13-pentacenequinone, participants clarify that the indices 6 and 13 refer to the specific carbon atoms in the pentacene structure where the oxygen substituents are located. A reference link is provided for further reading on nomenclature basics, which helps clarify the naming conventions used in organic chemistry. One participant notes that the numbering of the carbons can be atypical and reflects the complexities of IUPAC nomenclature. After some research, it is confirmed that carbons 6 and 13 are indeed the positions of the oxygen attachments, resolving the initial confusion.
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What do the indices 6 and 13 stand for in 6,13-pentacenequinone?

I know that is related to the position of the substituents in the molecule, but I cannot figure out how to interpret it.

Can some one point me to a reference where the basics the nomenclature are explained?

Thanks,
 
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This seems to cover it pretty well.

http://www2.chemistry.msu.edu/faculty/reusch/VirtTxtJml/nomen1.htm

We didn't cover things like this in O chem, but I can make a slightly educated guess, in hopes that someone more knowledgeable will come along.
Edit: I did a bit more research and got it. The carbons are numbered atypically. Oh well, that's typical IUPAC for you, I suppose.

The picture is now correct, showing that carbon 6 and carbon 13 are the ones with the oxygens attached.
 

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Thanks! Now it is clear.
 
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