Question

How to name Bicyclo compounds?

Answer 1

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Fused ring systems that share more than two atoms are called bicyclic molecules.

To name bicyclic alkanes, there are three steps:-

1.)Count the total number of carbons in the entire molecule. This is the parent name (eg. ten carbons in the system would be decane).

2.)Count the number of carbons between the bridgeheads, then place in brackets in descending order. (eg. [2,2,1]).

3.)Place the word bicyclo at the beginning of the name.

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Answer 2

Count the total number of carbons in the entire molecule. This is the parent name (eg. ten carbons in the system would be decane)Count the number of carbons between the bridgeheads, then place in brackets in descending order. (eg. [2,2,1])Place the word bicyclo at the beginning of the name.