Answers to Concept Checks
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