Answers to Concept Checks

1.1

1. Find the longest carbon chain in the compound with the highest-order functional group; 2.
   Number the chain; 3. Name the substituents; 4. Assign a number to each substituent; 5. Complete
   the name

Note:   There   are two possible    answers;    however,    the longest chain   must    include the hydroxyl

group.

Numbers are separated   from    each    other   by  commas  with    no  spaces. Numbers are separated

from    words   within  the compound    name    by  hyphens.

1.2

Molecular   Formula IUPAC   Name    (Straight-Chain Alkane) Alternative Structure