Question 1

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a compound with a bromo group on carbon 3, an isopropyl group on carbon 6, and a methyl group on carbon 5 of a nonane chain?

Accepted Answer

3-bromo-6-isopropyl-5-methyl-nonane

Question 2

When naming alkyl halides, which order should you follow for the name components?

Accepted Answer

location-substituent-parent

Question 3

What is the correct IUPAC name for the following structure: a benzene ring attached as a substituent to carbon 1 of an octane chain, with methyl groups on carbons 5 and 5?

Accepted Answer

5,5-dimethyl-1-phenyloctane

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct way to name a compound with both a fluoro and a bromo substituent on a hexane chain?

Accepted Answer

List substituents alphabetically, then assign lowest possible numbers.

Question 5

A compound has the following structure: a nonane chain with a bromo group on carbon 3, an isopropyl group on carbon 6, and a methyl group on carbon 5. What is the molecular formula of this compound?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{C_{13}H_{27}Br}$

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the phenyl group is correct?

Accepted Answer

The phenyl group is a benzene ring attached as a substituent to a parent chain.

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct name for a compound with a tert-butyl group on carbon 3, a phenyl group on carbon 1, and a heptane parent chain?

Accepted Answer

3-tert-butyl-1-phenylheptane

Question 8

If a compound contains both a bromo and a fluoro substituent, which substituent should be listed first in the name?

Accepted Answer

Fluoro, because it comes first alphabetically.

Question 9

What is the correct IUPAC name for a compound with a benzene ring attached to carbon 1 of an octane chain and methyl groups on carbons 5 and 5?

Accepted Answer

5,5-dimethyl-1-phenyloctane

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct way to number the parent chain when naming a compound with multiple substituents?

Accepted Answer

Number the chain to give the substituents the lowest possible set of numbers.

Question 11

A compound has the following structure: a nonane chain with a bromo group on carbon 3, an isopropyl group on carbon 6, and a methyl group on carbon 5. What is the correct order for listing the substituents in the name?

Accepted Answer

Alphabetical order: bromo, isopropyl, methyl

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a compound with a fluoro group on carbon 3, a bromo group on carbon 6, and a methyl group on carbon 5 of a nonane chain?

Accepted Answer

3-fluoro-6-bromo-5-methylnonane

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct molecular formula for 5,5-dimethyl-1-phenyloctane?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{C_{16}H_{26}}$

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a compound with a benzene ring attached to carbon 1 of a heptane chain and tert-butyl group on carbon 3?

Accepted Answer

3-tert-butyl-1-phenylheptane

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct way to name a compound with a benzene ring as a substituent on a parent chain?

Accepted Answer

Use 'phenyl' as the substituent name.

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for a compound with a bromo group on carbon 3, an isopropyl group on carbon 6, and a methyl group on carbon 5 of a nonane chain?

Accepted Answer

3-bromo-6-isopropyl-5-methylnonane

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