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IUPAC Nomenclature

IUPAC nomenclature for alkenes and cycloalkenes provides a systematic method for naming organic compounds that contain carbon-carbon double bonds, following specific rules that define the structure and substituents of these compounds.

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IUPAC nomenclature for alkenes and cycloalkenes is essential for accurately naming organic compounds with double bonds. Understanding the rules of nomenclature allows chemists to communicate effectively about these compounds, which are crucial in various applications such as pharmaceuticals and mate...

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Key Terms

Alkene
A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

Example: Ethylene (C2H4) is the simplest alkene.

Cycloalkene
A cyclic hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon double bond.

Example: Cyclohexene is a cycloalkene with six carbon atoms.

Substituent
An atom or group of atoms that replaces a hydrogen atom in a hydrocarbon.

Example: Methyl (–CH3) is a common substituent.

IUPAC
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, responsible for chemical nomenclature.

Example: IUPAC provides rules for naming organic compounds.

Stereochemistry
The study of the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules.

Example: Cis and trans isomers are examples of stereoisomers.

Functional Group
A specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for its characteristic reactions.

Example: The hydroxyl group (–OH) is a functional group in alcohols.

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Key Concepts

Double bondsNaming rulesSubstituentsCycloalkenes