Question

explain the nomenclature of carbon compounds

Answer 1

Nomenclature of Carbon Compounds:

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) decided some rules to name the carbon compounds. This was done to maintain the uniformity throughout the world. Names which are given on this basis are popularly known as IUPAC name. The rules for nomenclature are as follows:

Identify the number of carbon atoms in carbon compound. Name the carbon compounds according to the number of carbon atoms.

Example: Saturated hydrocarbon having one carbon atom is named as Methane. Saturated hydrocarbon having two carbon atoms is named as Ethane.

Unsaturated hydrocarbon with double bond having two carbon atoms is named as Ethene.

Unsaturated hydrocarbon with triple bond between carbon atoms is named as Ethyne.