Functional groups, structural formulae and IUPAC naming

What this note covers

1. Functional groups organise organic chemistry
2. Structural, condensed and molecular formulae
3. Choosing and numbering the parent chain
4. Naming alkenes, alcohols and carbonyl compounds
5. Naming acids, esters, amines and amides
6. A repeatable exam workflow and scope check

6 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes