Functional groups, IUPAC names and structural formulae

What this note covers

1. Classify the hydrocarbon skeleton first
2. Recognise the course's functional groups from structure
3. Apply IUPAC naming rules step by step
4. Draw complete and unambiguous structural formulae
5. Identify functional groups precisely, not vaguely
6. Connect structure to physical property with intermolecular forces
7. How structure and nomenclature are examined and what separates a top response

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes