- The image displays a chart for naming organic compounds based on functional group priorities.
- Functional groups are ranked from highest to lowest priority (1 to 10), with carboxylic acid at the top and amine at the bottom.
- Each group has a prefix (used when it’s not the principal group) and a suffix (used when it is the principal group).
- The parent chain is named based on the carbon count, and the suffix indicates the highest-priority functional group present.
- Groups that can only be prefixes (halides, ethers, nitro) are listed separately and ordered alphabetically when multiple are present.
- Examples show how to construct names: substituents as prefixes, parent chain, and principal group as suffix.
- A note clarifies this is not the complete IUPAC list and omits less common groups like hydrazides or hydroperoxides.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of organic chemistry nomenclature worksheet.
