Table of contents

1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 19m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 18m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids3h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Cis vs Trans Conformations

Organic Chemistry

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Cis vs Trans Conformations

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Problem 3.33Mullins - 1st Edition

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Name the following cycloalkanes using the IUPAC system of nomenclature.

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Identify the longest continuous carbon chain in the cycloalkane structure. This will serve as the base name of the compound.

Determine the number of carbon atoms in the ring to assign the appropriate cycloalkane name (e.g., cyclopropane, cyclobutane, cyclopentane, etc.).

Identify and name any substituents (alkyl groups or other functional groups) attached to the cycloalkane ring.

Number the carbon atoms in the ring starting from the carbon atom that gives the substituents the lowest possible numbers.

Combine the names of the substituents with the base name of the cycloalkane, using the numbering to indicate the position of each substituent.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Cycloalkanes

Cycloalkanes are a class of hydrocarbons characterized by carbon atoms arranged in a ring structure. They are saturated compounds, meaning they contain only single bonds between carbon atoms. The general formula for cycloalkanes is CnH2n, where n is the number of carbon atoms. Understanding their structure is essential for proper nomenclature and identification.

IUPAC Nomenclature

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature provides a systematic method for naming chemical compounds. For cycloalkanes, the naming involves identifying the number of carbon atoms in the ring and using the prefix 'cyclo-' followed by the appropriate alkane name. This standardized approach ensures that each compound has a unique and universally accepted name.

Substituents and Ring Size

In cycloalkane nomenclature, substituents are groups attached to the main carbon ring, and their positions must be indicated in the name. The size of the ring also influences the naming; for example, a six-membered ring is called 'cyclohexane.' Properly identifying and numbering the substituents is crucial for accurately naming the compound according to IUPAC rules.