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Ch.12 Alcohols, Thiols, Ethers, Aldehydes, and Ketones
Timberlake - Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry 13th Edition
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Capitolo 12, Problema 17a

Give the common name for each of the following:
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Identify the structure of the compound in the image provided. Look for functional groups, the number of carbons, and any branching or substituents.
Determine the parent chain, which is the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms in the structure.
Identify any substituents (groups attached to the parent chain) and their positions on the parent chain.
Use the common naming conventions for the functional group or structure. For example, if the compound is an alcohol, ether, or alkane, apply the corresponding common name rules.
Combine the information about the parent chain and substituents to write the common name of the compound.

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