Asked by IRA
Which statement below is false concerning nomenclature rules for alkanes?
1) The name of the alkane is written as a single word.
2) Carbon atoms are numbered starting with the atom farthest from the branching point.
3) The parent name is taken from the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms.
4) Each branching group is assigned a number referring to its point of attachment in the parent chain.
1) The name of the alkane is written as a single word.
2) Carbon atoms are numbered starting with the atom farthest from the branching point.
3) The parent name is taken from the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms.
4) Each branching group is assigned a number referring to its point of attachment in the parent chain.
Answers
Answered by
bobpursley
This is pretty basic. What is your thinking?
Answered by
IRA
I think it is 2) because I know 1) and 3) are correct